Dear Virginia Resident,
I need your help in supporting "Ashley's Law," a law that would require police officers to slow their cars and turn on their sirens when driving through red lights. My daughter, Ashley, was killed when a Fairfax County police officer failed to take those simple, life-saving measures. State Senator Toddy Puller has now introduced a bill requiring officers to follow those guidelines. Now I want to ask you one more favor that could make the difference in whether this bill become law. Would you please write/email/call your local senator and representative urging him or her to vote for this bill? I have included a sample letter that you can cut and paste into an email or letter. Thank you for your support. Your actions could truly save a life. With gratitude, Cindy McIntosh Colasanto, Ashley's mother Dear Assemblyman/Senator ________________: I am writing to urge you to vote for SB 847 which will require Virginia police officers to slow to a safe speed and use their sirens when driving through red lights. This is a common-sense requirement which protects innocent citizens as well as police by reducing the risk of potentially deadly collisions. Thank you, To locate your representatives go to: |