Several New Virginia Laws Are About To Take Effect. Localities In The Commonwealth Will Be Allowed To Change Speed Limits To As Low As 15 Mph In Neighborhoods, Commercial Areas And Even On State Highways. De-Clawing Your Cats Will Also Be Against The Law In Virginia. There’s Also A New “Roadkill Law” That If You Hit A Turkey, Bear, Deer Or An Elk While Driving, You Can Claim It As If You Had Killed It For Game. Some Other Laws Include Underage Marriage Is Illegal In The State And Public Universities Will Stop Giving Preferential Treatment To Students Who Apply With Family Ties To The School. The New Laws Go Into Effect July 1st.