Legislation allowing plainclothes police officers to give speeding tickets was rejected by the Virginia House of Delegates.

Delegate Roslyn Tyler of Sussex County was against the bill, saying female motorists could be endangered by criminals impersonating police officers.

Delegate Bill Carrico of Grayson County, also spoke against the bill. A former state trooper, Carrico said it would be confusing for a public that’s accustomed to only getting speeding tickets from uniformed officers.

Delegate John Cosgrove, the author of the bill, said plainclothes officers already are allowed to pull motorists over for violations other than speeding.

Thankfully, the bill was rejected on a voice vote.