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MOTOR VEHICLES

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation
(C) Carried over from 2004 Session
(CD) Carried over from 2004 session but died in committee on or before December 10th


Accidents; procedures when involving unattended property. Amending § 46.2-896. (Patron-Reese, HB 1587 (Chapter 137))
Accidents; requires persons involved to provide license plate number and state of registration. Amending § 46.2-894. (Patron-Reese, HB 1576 (F))
Alcoholic beverages; penalty for possession of open container in a motor vehicle. Adding § 46.2-800.2. (Patron-Purkey, HB 1496 (F))
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs); allows limited over-the-road operation in Lee County. Amending § 46.2-915.1. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1710 (F))
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs); title requirements. Adding § 46.2-644.1. (Patron-Potts, SB 728 (F))
Amber lights; use of by neighborhood watch patrol vehicles. Amending § 46.2-1025. (Patron-Baskerville, HB 1605 (Chapter 574))
Automobile graveyard; definition. Amending § 33.1-348. (Patron-Carrico, HB 1891 (Chapter 291))
Automobile graveyards and junkyards; adds Campbell County to localities that may require screening. Amending § 15.2-903. (Patron-Hawkins, SB 1282 (Chapter 702))
Bicycles; use of lights. Amending § 46.2-1015. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 1883 (Chapter 381))
Biometric identifiers; DMV, et al, to study desirability and feasibility of integration for driver’s licenses and special identification cards. (Patron-May, HJR 691 (F))
Cellular telephones; prohibits use of hand-held devices while driving, except in emergency. Adding § 46.2-819.4. (Patron-Ticer, SB 1081 (F))
Cellular telephones; prohibits use while driving. Adding § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Parrish, HB 1830 (F); Jones, D.C., HB 1962 (F))
Certificate for Driving; issuance to persons unable to establish legal presence. Adding § 46.2-344.1. (Patron-Ebbin, HB 2637 (F))
Children; penalty for leaving certain unattended in a motor vehicle. Adding § 46.2-116. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 452 (CD); McQuigg, HB 2107 (F))
Closed circuit rear-view video monitors; allows use of in motor vehicles. Amending § 46.2-1077. (Patron-Williams, SB 823 (Chapter 210))
Commercial driver’s licenses; changes in provisions to comply with final rule by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Amending §§ 46.2-324.1, 46.2-341.4, 46.2-341.12, 46.2-341.18, 46.2-341.18:1, 46.2-341.20, 46.2-341.20:2, 46.2-341.21 and 46.2-433; adding § 46.2-341.20:3. (Patron-Williams, SB 1198 (Chapter 513))
Constitutional amendments; exempts certain motor vehicles from state and local taxation (first reference). Amending Sections 4 and 6 of Article X. (Patron-Hanger, SJR 84 (CD); Hanger, SJR 340 (F))
Consumer Finance Act; certain revolving loans secured by non-purchase-money security interest in motor vehicles subject to provisions thereof. Amending §§ 6.1-249, 6.1-278, 6.1-282, 6.1-284.1, 6.1-294, 6.1-300 and 6.1-330.78. (Patron-Bell, SB 886 (F))
Contract carriers; limits hours for drivers transporting employees in course of their employment. Adding § 46.2-2070.1. (Patron-Amundson, HB 2834 (F))
Disabled parking license plates and placards; issuance by podiatrists and chiropractors. Amending §§ 46.2-1240 and 46.2-1241. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1539 (Chapter 276))
DMV; assessment of additional fees on certain drivers. Adding § 46.2-206.1. (Patron-Rust, HB 1563 (F); O’Brien, SB 967 (F))
DMV; assessment of fees on certain drivers. Amending § 46.2-492; adding § 46.2-113.1. (Patron-Albo, HB 1564 (I) See HB1563)
DMV records; free abstracts for certain volunteer vehicle operators. Amending § 46.2-208. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 1494 (Chapter 443))
DMV-issued documents; adequate proof of U.S. citizenship. Amending § 46.2-328.1. (Patron-Fralin, HB 1718 (F))
Driver eligibility certificates; issuance when student in good academic standing. Amending §§ 46.2-320, 46.2-334 and 46.2-335. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 487 (CD))
Driver’s license; disposition of surrendered licenses on revocation or suspension. Amending §§ 18.2-268.4 and 46.2-398. (Patron-Mims, SB 1205 (Chapter 943))
Driver’s license; exempts reinstatement fees for health reasons. Amending § 46.2-411. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1730 (F))
Driver’s license; imposition of additional fee for reinstatement. Amending § 46.2-411. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2664 (Chapter 886))
Driver’s license; issuance of restricted license for traffic offenses. Adding § 46.2-400.1. (Patron-Ware, O., HB 2119 (F))
Driver’s license; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to study feasibility of establishing new class that would specifically not be valid as proof of legal presence in U.S. (Patron-Ebbin, HJR 748 (F))
Driver’s license; requirements for all first-time applicants. Amending §§ 46.2-323, 46.2-334 and 46.2-335.2. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 977 (F))
Driver’s license; waiver of written test for certain renewals. Amending § 46.2-330. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 2193 (Chapter 302))
Driver’s license and learner’s permit; prohibits issuance to persons incapable of communicating using English language. Adding §§ 46.2-311.1 and 46.2-335.01. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 1625 (F))
Driver’s license and special identification card; Department of Motor Vehicles to study desirability and feasibility of incorporating biological trait information. (Patron-Byron, HJR 714 (F))
Driver’s license and special identification card; requirements for issuance. Amending §§ 46.2-323, 46.2-342 and 46.2-345. (Patron-Welch, HB 2509 (Chapter 828); O’Brien, SB 965 (Chapter 259))
Driver’s license and special identification card; requirements for issuance. Amending § 46.2-328.1. (Patron-Fralin, HB 1543 (F))
Driver’s license, foreign; accepted as equivalent to learner’s permit if at least 19 years of age. Amending §§ 46.2-300 and 46.2-324.1; repealing § 46.2-309. (Patron-Williams, SB 821 (Chapter 245))
Driver’s license, provisional; prohibits use of cellular telephone or any other wireless telecommunications device, exception. Amending §§ 46.2-334.01 and 46.2-1094. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 966 (F))
Driver’s license, provisional; prohibits use of cellular telephone or any wireless telecommunications devices. Amending § 46.2-334.01. (Patron-Mims, SB 784 (I) See SB966)
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; admissibility of breath analysis. Amending § 18.2-267. (Patron-Landes, HB 1217 (CD))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; implied consent to post-arrest chemical test. Amending § 18.2-268.2. (Patron-Bell, HB 669 (CD))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; operators of mopeds included under law. Amending § 18.2-266. (Patron-Bell, HB 2786 (Chapter 845))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; penalty when certain amounts in blood. Amending §§ 18.2-266, 18.2-268.2, 18.2-268.10, 18.2-269, 29.1-738, 29.1-738.2, 29.1-738.3, 46.2-341.24, 46.2-341.26:2, 46.2-341.26:10 and 46.2-341.27. (Patron-Carrico, HB 1896 (Chapter 616))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; penalty while having Schedule I and II drugs in blood. Amending §§ 18.2-268.2 through 18.2-268.5, 18.2-268.8, 18.2-268.9 and 18.2-268.10; adding § 18.2-266.2. (Patron-Carrico, HB 614 (CD))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; refusal to take blood or breath test, penalties. Amending §§ 18.2-267, 18.2-268.2 through 18.2-268.5, 18.2-268.8, 18.2-268.9, 18.2-268.10, 18.2-272, 46.2-391.2 and 46.2-391.4. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2655 (Chapter 840); Stolle, SB 1093 (Chapter 757))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; use of special license plates after second conviction. Amending § 18.2-270; adding § 46.2-726.1. (Patron-Hugo, HB 990 (CD); Gear, HB 2129 (F))
Driving while license suspended or revoked; mandatory punishment if stopped for drunk driving. Amending § 46.2-301. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 1131 (CD))
Drugs; secret compartments in vehicles, penalty. Adding § 18.2-248.02. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1502 (F))
Electric-powered and gasoline-powered wheeled devices; definition. Amending §§ 15.2-1720, 18.2-266, 46.2-100, 46.2-800, 46.2-839, 46.2-847, 46.2-856, 46.2-903 through 46.2-907, 46.2-908.1, 46.2-914, 46.2-915, 46.2-915.2, 46.2-932, 46.2-1015, 46.2-1066, 46.2-1078 and 46.2-1081. (Patron-Welch, HB 2025 (F))
Electronic summons; allows use for reportable motor vehicle violations. Amending § 46.2-388. (Patron-Welch, HB 2508 (Chapter 589))
Eluding police; impoundment of motor vehicle. Amending § 46.2-817. (Patron-Athey, HB 2329 (F))
Eluding police; seizure and forfeiture of motor vehicle. Amending § 46.2-817. (Patron-Athey, HB 2335 (F))
Emissions inspections; exempts certain vehicles owned by persons age 65 years old or older. Amending § 46.2-1177. (Patron-Plum, HB 1406 (CD))
Event data recorders in motor vehicles; manufacturers to disclose. Adding § 46.2-1088.4. (Patron-Morgan, HB 697 (CD))
Event data recorders in motor vehicles; manufacturers to disclose. Adding § 46.2-1088.6. (Patron-May, HB 2468 (F))
Golf carts; operation in certain portion of Middlesex County. Amending § 46.2-676. (Patron-Morgan, HB 271 (CD))
Hazardous materials; prohibits transporting on Route 674 in Fairfax County. (Patron-Devolites Davis, SB 997 (F))
Headlights; allows emergency vehicles to flash after dark. Amending § 46.2-1029.1. (Patron-Williams, SB 818 (F))
Headlights; allows emergency vehicles to flash after dark in certain localities. Amending § 46.2-1029.1. (Patron-Williams, SB 822 (Chapter 209))
High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes; abolishes sunset provision on use by vehicles bearing clean special fuel vehicle license plates. Amending § 33.1-46.2. (Patron-Cole, HB 99 (CD); Moran, HB 1106 (CD))
High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes; extends use by vehicles bearing clean special fuel license plates. Amending § 33.1-46.2. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 1264 (F))
High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes; tolls. Amending § 33.1-46.2. (Patron-Purkey, HB 89 (CD))
High-speed vehicle pursuit; policy. Adding § 46.2-817.1. (Patron-Eisenberg, HB 2126 (F); Barlow, HB 2388 (F))
Highway construction; special funds for localities. Amending §§ 33.1-72.1, 33.1-75.3 and 46.2-492; adding §§ 33.1-23.05 and 46.2-113.1; repealing § 33.1-75.1. (Patron-Albo, HB 2630 (F))
Highway vehicles; definition. Amending §§ 58.1-3941 and 58.1-3942. (Patron-Landes, HB 1667 (Chapter 59))
Homicide by vehicle; penalty. Adding § 18.2-36.2. (Patron-Janis, HB 1622 (F); Janis, HB 1755 (F))
Immobilized and abandoned vehicles; recovery of fees and charges by towing and storage companies. Amending § 46.2-1209. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2312 (F))
Improper driving; penalty. Amending § 46.2-869. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 980 (F))
Income tax, state; credit for ignition interlock. Adding § 58.1-339.11. (Patron-Moran, HB 2548 (F))
Income tax, state and business; credit for bicyclists and their employers. Adding §§ 58.1-339.11 and 58.1-339.12. (Patron-Suit, HB 1818 (F))
Inoperable motor vehicles; allowed if owner actively restoring, etc. and must be shielded or screened from view. Amending §§ 15.2-904 and 15.2-905. (Patron-Quayle, SB 1313 (Chapter 775))
Inoperable motor vehicles; conforms civil penalty provisions for violations of ordinances. Amending § 15.2-904. (Patron-Rapp, HB 2377 (Chapter 465))
Insured motor vehicle; definition. Amending § 46.2-705. (Patron-Quayle, SB 835 (F))
Keep Our Promise Act of 2005; removes cap on overall amount of car tax relief. Amending §§ 3.1-1111, 30-133 and 58.1-3506; repealing §§ 58.1-3506.1, 58.1-3523, 58.1-3524, 58.1-3912, and second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh enactments of Chapter 1, 2004 Sp. I Acts. (Patron-Frederick, HB 1536 (I) See HB1654)
Larceny; includes auto theft regardless of value of motor vehicle. Amending § 18.2-95. (Patron-Rerras, SB 1179 (F))
Law-enforcement vehicles, decommissioned; state to place in highway medians to deter motor vehicle law violations. (Patron-Cline, HB 2608 (F))
Leaving scene of accident; penalty. Amending § 46.2-894. (Patron-Reese, HB 1519 (Chapter 131); Albo, HB 1680 (I) See HB1519)
License plates; allows dealers to transfer customers’ plates to purchased vehicles. Amending § 46.2-1561. (Patron-Stump, HB 2580 (Chapter 558))
License plates, special; abolishes issuance to various civic, fraternal organizations and occupations due to expired authorizations. Amending §§ 46.2-746.7 and 46.2-746.9; repealing §§ 46.2-746.2:2.2, 46.2-746.2:5, 46.2-746.4:01, 46.2-746.8:2, 46.2-749.28:2, 46.2-749.30:1, 46.2-749.30:2, 46.2-749.36:1, 46.2-749.43:1, 46.2-749.44, 46.2-749.49, 46.2-749.50 through 46.2-749.53, 46.2-749.55, 46.2-749.56, 46.2-749.57, 46.2-749.59, 46.2-749.63, 46.2-749.64, 46.2-749.65, 46.2-749.67, 46.2-749.70, 46.2-749.71, 46.2-749.72, 46.2-749.74 through 46.2-749.77, 46.2-749.79, 46.2-749.82, 46.2-749.83, 46.2-749.98:1, 46.2-749.101, 46.2-749.104, 46.2-749.106, 46.2-749.107, 46.2-749.109, 46.2-749.113, 46.2-749.114, 46.2-749.116 and 46.2-749.117. (Patron-Landes, HB 1749 (Chapter 908))
License plates, special; additional fee for members of Fraternal Order of Police. Amending § 46.2-746.8. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1540 (I) See HB1734)
License plates, special; authorization by Transportation Board. Amending § 46.2-725. (Patron-Bell, SB 768 (F))
License plates, special; expiration of clean special fuel provision therefor. Amending § 46.2-749.3. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 2849 (F))
License plates, special; increases fee for certain officials and constitutional officers. Amending §§ 46.2-736.1 and 46.2-737. (Patron-Wardrup, HB 2187 (Chapter 300))
License plates, special; issuance commemorating 100th anniversary of City of Galax. Adding § 46.2-749.118. (Patron-Carrico, HB 1895 (I) See HB1501)
License plates, special; issuance incorporating image of a liberty penguin. Adding § 46.2-749.101. (Patron-Weatherholtz, HB 1118 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. Adding § 46.2-749.109:1; repealing § 46.2-749.109. (Patron-Miller, SB 745 (I) See SB884)
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: DRIVE SMART. Amending § 46.2-749.2:10. (Patron-Oder, HB 1725 (I) See HB1501; Williams, SB 820 (Chapter 244))
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE. Adding § 46.2-749.118. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1660 (F))
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: VIRGINIA WINES. Adding § 46.2-749.118. (Patron-Bell, HB 2270 (I) See HB1501)
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing names, numbers and color schemes used by professional stock car drivers. Amending § 46.2-749.69:1. (Patron-Dudley, HB 2572 (Chapter 554))
License plates, special; issuance of those promoting lung cancer research, awareness and prevention. Adding § 46.2-749.118. (Patron-Bell, HB 2271 (I) See HB1501)
License plates, special; issuance to contributors of Virginia Housing Partnership Revolving Fund. Adding § 46.2-749.118. (Patron-Oder, HB 1724 (I) See HB1501)
License plates, special; issuance to law-enforcement chaplains, graduates and supporters of U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and supporters of On the Rebound Bulldog Rescue Foundation. Adding §§ 46.2-749.118, 46.2-749.119 and 46.2-749.120. (Patron-Putney, HB 2342 (Chapter 546))
License plates, special; issuance to Master Gardeners. Adding § 46.2-749.118. (Patron-Alexander, HB 2781 (I) See HB1501)
License plates, special; issuance to members and supporters of Association for Community Conflict Resolution. Adding § 46.2-749.118. (Patron-Miller, SB 1236 (I) See SB884)
License plates, special; issuance to members and supporters of Junior League. Adding § 46.2-749.118. (Patron-Devolites Davis, SB 1242 (I) See SB884)
License plates, special; issuance to members and supporters of Mustang Club of America. Adding § 46.2-749.118. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1990 (I) See HB1501; Bell, SB 885 (I) See SB884)
License plates, special; issuance to members and supporters of Northern Virginia Swim League. Adding § 46.2-749.118. (Patron-Amundson, HB 2501 (I) See HB1501)
License plates, special; issuance to members of Fraternal Order of Police. Amending § 46.2-746.8; adding § 46.2-746.8:01. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1734 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to members of State Defense Force and technical change involving composition of Military Advisory Council. Amending § 2.2-2666.1; adding § 46.2-744.1. (Patron-Puckett, SB 942 (I) See SB884)
License plates, special; issuance to members of United Daughters of Confederacy. Adding § 46.2-746.23. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 1600 (I) See HB1501)
License plates, special; issuance to persons awarded Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Adding § 46.2-742.5. (Patron-Cole, HB 1614 (I) See HB1501)
License plates, special; issuance to persons serving in, honorably discharged or retired from U.S. Army. Amending § 46.2-743. (Patron-Frederick, HB 2776 (Chapter 929))
License plates, special; issuance to quilters. Adding § 46.2-749.118. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 2792 (I) See HB1501)
License plates, special; issuance to recipients of National Defense Service Medal. Adding § 46.2-742.5. (Patron-Black, HB 2597 (I) See HB1501)
License plates, special; issuance to recipients of National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, to unremarried surviving spouses of U.S. Marine Corps veterans, to members of U.S. Naval Construction Force (Seabees), to Veterans of Foreign Wars of U.S. organization, to supporters of Shenandoah National Park Association, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Surfrider Foundation, Robert Russa Moton Museum, Salem Avalanche baseball team, to members of United Daughters of Confederacy, to members and supporters of Mustang Club of America, Northern Virginia Swim League, to quilters, Master Gardeners, scuba divers, to persons who desire to contribute to Housing Partnership Revolving Fund, of those promoting lung cancer research, awareness, and prevention, of those bearing seal, symbol, emblem, or logotype of counties, cities, and towns, of those bearing legend: DRIVE SMART, VIRGINIA WINES, and to commemorate 100th anniversary of City of Galax. Amending §§ 46.2-743, 46.2-749.2:10 and 46.2-749.4; adding §§ 46.2-742.5, 46.2-742.6, 46.2-746.2:3.1, 46.2-746.2:6, 46.2-746.23, 46.2-749.49:1, 46.2-749.56:1 and 46.2-749.118 through 46.2-749.129; repealing §§ 46.2-749.49 and 46.2-749.56. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1501 (Chapter 273))
License plates, special; issuance to scuba divers. Adding § 46.2-749.118. (Patron-Bell, HB 2272 (I) See HB1501)
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Deep Creek High School. Adding § 46.2-749.118. (Patron-Jones, S.C., HB 2544 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of education and public schools. Adding § 46.2-749.118. (Patron-Locke, SB 763 (I) See SB884)
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Robert Russa Moton Museum. Adding § 46.2-749.118. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 2196 (I) See HB1501)
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Adding § 46.2-749.56:1; repealing § 46.2-749.56. (Patron-Dillard, HB 1758 (I) See HB1501)
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Salem Avalanche baseball team. Adding § 46.2-749.118. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1999 (I) See HB1501)
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Shenandoah National Park Association. Adding § 46.2-749.49:1; repealing § 46.2-749.49. (Patron-Louderback, HB 2178 (I) See HB1501)
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Surfrider Foundation. Adding § 46.2-749.118. (Patron-Miller, HB 2875 (I) See HB1501)
License plates, special; issuance to those awarded Combat Infantryman Badge. Adding § 46.2-742.5; repealing § 46.2-742.4. (Patron-Louderback, HB 2179 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to those bearing the legend: CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, to members and supporters of State Defense Force, Junior League, Association for Community Conflict Resolution, Mustang Club of America, education and the public schools of Virginia and Salem Avalanche. Amending § 2.2-2666.1; adding §§ 46.2-744.1, 46.2-749.109:1 and 46.2-749.118 through 46.2-749.122; repealing § 46.2-749.109. (Patron-Bell, SB 884 (Chapter 248))
License plates, special; issuance to unremarried surviving spouse of U.S. Marine Corps veterans. Amending § 46.2-743. (Patron-Melvin, HB 2530 (I) See HB1501)
License plates, special; issuance to Veterans of Foreign Wars members. Adding § 46.2-746.2:6. (Patron-Barlow, HB 2387 (I) See HB1501)
License plates, special; local government logos, fees. Amending § 46.2-749.4. (Patron-Cole, HB 1613 (I) See HB1501)
License plates, special; one-time fee plus prescribed cost of plates for certain military veterans. Amending § 46.2-743. (Patron-Wagner, SB 1058 (Chapter 264))
License plates, special; prohibits issuance unless certain requirements met. Amending § 46.2-725; adding § 46.2-749.4:4. (Patron-Welch, HB 2019 (Chapter 294))
Loitering; prohibited on certain bridges. Amending § 46.2-930. (Patron-Athey, HB 2333 (F))
Military vehicles; registration. Adding § 46.2-649.3. (Patron-Black, HB 194 (CD))
Mopeds; allows City of Charlottesville to limit operations. Amending § 46.2-1051. (Patron-Van Yahres, HB 1628 (F))
Mopeds; changes in provisions. Amending §§ 15.2-1719, 15.2-1720, 46.2-100, 46.2-301, 46.2-800, 46.2-839, 46.2-847, 46.2-849, 46.2-856, 46.2-857, 46.2-905, 46.2-906, 46.2-907, 46.2-914, 46.2-915, 46.2-932, 46.2-1015, 46.2-1051, 46.2-1066, 46.2-1078 and 46.2-1081; repealing § 46.2-915.2. (Patron-Louderback, HB 2175 (F); Potts, SB 726 (F))
Mopeds; definition, regulations and inspection requirements. Amending §§ 46.2-100 and 46.2-1157; adding § 46.2-800.2. (Patron-Ingram, HB 2794 (F))
Mopeds; operation. Amending § 46.2-301. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 79 (CD))
Mopeds; operation on highways. Amending § 46.2-914. (Patron-Athey, HB 2334 (F))
Mopeds; regulation by local ordinances. Amending §§ 46.2-100, 46.2-915.2 and 46.2-1051. (Patron-Amundson, HB 2028 (F); Rapp, HB 2380 (F))
Mopeds; regulation in Northern Virginia Planning District. Amending §§ 46.2-100, 46.2-914, 46.2-915.2 and 46.2-1051. (Patron-Rust, HB 2230 (F))
Mopeds; requires riders to wear helmets. Amending § 46.2-906.1. (Patron-Puller, SB 706 (F))
Mopeds, mini-bikes, trail-bikes and go-carts; allows certain localities to restrict operations. Amending § 46.2-1051. (Patron-Deeds, SB 954 (F); Quayle, SB 1039 (F))
Motor fuels; increases penalty for driving off without paying. Amending § 46.2-819.2. (Patron-Williams, SB 819 (Chapter 208))
Motor fuels tax; allows revenue disbursement to locality where revenue was generated. Amending §§ 15.2-4511 and 58.1-1724. (Patron-Cole, HB 2426 (F))
Motor fuels tax; refunds for agricultural vehicles. Amending § 58.1-2259. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1641 (Chapter 782); Watkins, SB 794 (Chapter 243))
Motor vehicle dealers; may act as DMV agents when issuing motor vehicle titles and registration. Amending § 46.2-205. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 376 (CD))
Motor vehicle dealers; prohibits coercion by motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors. Amending § 46.2-1568. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1736 (Chapter 906))
Motor vehicle dealers; requirements. Amending § 46.2-1511. (Patron-Stump, HB 2581 (Chapter 321))
Motor vehicle dealers; sale and distribution of funeral vehicles and fire-fighting equipment and ambulances. Amending §§ 46.2-1500 and 46.2-1572. (Patron-Welch, HB 2022 (Chapter 456))
Motor vehicle dealers; towing, recovery and storage business operators need not be licensed as thereof, exception. Amending § 46.2-1508. (Patron-Norment, SB 911 (F))
Motor vehicle driver’s seat; adjustment. Adding § 46.2-819.4. (Patron-Howell, A.T., HB 1982 (F))
Motor vehicle emissions; Department of Environmental Quality to study costs and benefits of adopting air pollution standards in Northern Virginia. (Patron-Puller, SJR 283 (F))
Motor vehicle headlights; to be lighted when traveling on a two-lane undivided highway. Amending § 46.2-1030. (Patron-Hull, HB 1310 (CD))
Motor vehicle insurance; coverage for certain vehicles. Adding § 46.2-684.1. (Patron-Saxman, HB 1949 (F))
Motor vehicle insurance; limited tort option. Adding § 38.2-2216.1. (Patron-Frederick, HB 1545 (F))
Motor vehicle insurance license tax; revenues deposited in Priority Transportation Fund. (Patron-Chichester, SB 1325 (I) See SB1324)
Motor vehicle insurance license tax; revenues deposited in Transportation Trust Fund. Adding § 58.1-2511. (Patron-Frederick, HB 1525 (I) See HB2099)
Motor vehicle license fees; changes in provisions. Amending § 46.2-752. (Patron-Johnson, HB 2502 (Chapter 317))
Motor vehicle registration; requires permanent registration for buses. Amending § 46.2-712. (Patron-Wardrup, HB 2189 (Chapter 301))
Motor vehicle registrations; free issuance to certain members of volunteer fire departments and rescue squads. Amending § 46.2-649.1:1. (Patron-Hurt, HB 756 (CD))
Motor vehicle safety inspection approval stickers; allows extension for military personnel. Adding § 46.2-1158.1. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 1688 (F); Wardrup, HB 2186 (Chapter 582))
Motor vehicle safety inspection stations; garage liability insurance. Amending § 46.2-1166. (Patron-Carrico, HB 2434 (Chapter 179))
Motor vehicle safety inspection stations; liability insurance. Amending § 46.2-1166. (Patron-Tata, HB 1973 (F))
Motor vehicle safety inspection stations; standards. Amending § 46.2-1166. (Patron-Bell, HB 2256 (F))
Motor vehicle safety inspections; frequency. Amending § 46.2-1158. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 852 (F); Cuccinelli, SB 1339 (F))
Motor vehicle safety inspections; prohibits imposition of fee by Superintendent of State Police. Amending § 46.2-1163. (Patron-Watts, HB 2082 (F))
Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax; daily rental fee. Amending § 58.1-2402. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 1745 (Chapter 449))
Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax; exemption for limited liability companies. Amending § 58.1-2403. (Patron-Landes, HB 1508 (Chapter 274))
Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include gift of vehicle to spouse, son or daughter. Amending § 58.1-2403. (Patron-Quayle, SB 836 (Chapter 246))
Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax; reduction for motor vehicle trade-in. Amending §§ 58.1-2401 and 58.1-2405. (Patron-Alexander, HB 1552 (F))
Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax; reduction if motor vehicle is purchased for business purposes. Amending §§ 58.1-2401 and 58.1-2405. (Patron-Alexander, HB 1551 (F))
Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax; revenue from rental taxes deposited into Transportation Trust Fund. Amending § 58.1-2425. (Patron-Cole, HB 1636 (F))
Motor vehicle title; allows correction of errors in process thereof. Adding § 46.2-621.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1672 (Chapter 283))
Motor vehicle title; allows creation of electronic certificates thereof. Amending §§ 46.2-603 and 46.2-623. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 2293 (Chapter 305))
Motor vehicle title; DMV to issue new upon presentation from another state by operation of law. Amending § 46.2-633. (Patron-Welch, HB 2822 (Chapter 849); Houck, SB 1234 (Chapter 766))
Motor vehicle title; failure to surrender when security interest paid, penalty. Amending § 46.2-643. (Patron-Colgan, SB 1315 (F))
Motor vehicle window tinting films; lowers percentage on front side windows. Amending § 46.2-1052. (Patron-Lewis, HB 1493 (F))
Motor vehicles; allows dealers to cancel spot sales conditioned on approval of an installment sales contract. Amending §§ 46.2-1530 and 46.2-1542. (Patron-Norment, SB 1114 (F))
Motor vehicles; notice of impoundment. Amending § 46.2-301.1. (Patron-Carrico, HB 2435 (Chapter 312))
Motor vehicles; prohibits certain vehicle sound systems. Adding § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Howell, A.T., HB 1984 (F); Keister, HB 2497 (F))
Motor vehicles; prohibits certain wheel covers. Adding § 46.2-1088.6. (Patron-Barlow, HB 2390 (F))
Motor vehicles; regulating modification of exhaust systems to be within certain noise emission standard. Amending § 46.2-1049. (Patron-Fralin, HB 2895 (F))
Motor Vehicles, Department of, Developing an Activity Based Costing System at; Report of (Item 2B, Chapter 1042, 2003 Acts). (HD 17)
Motorcycle dealers; requirement for establishment of new franchises. Amending § 46.2-1993.67. (Patron-Hugo, HB 991 (CD))
Motorcycles; allows free use of toll facilities. Amending § 33.1-252. (Patron-Gear, HB 2133 (F))
Motorcycles; safety inspection fees. Amending § 46.2-1167. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 2199 (Chapter 628))
Motorcyclists; use of helmets. Amending §§ 46.2-328 and 46.2-910. (Patron-Janis, HB 1828 (F))
Motorcyclists; use of helmets. Amending § 46.2-910. (Patron-Janis, HB 1979 (F))
Motorists; prohibits certain activities on highways in any locality. Amending § 46.2-931. (Patron-Bell, HB 2249 (Chapter 541))
Motorists; prohibits certain activities on highways in Town of Vienna. Amending § 46.2-931. (Patron-Shannon, HB 1859 (I) See HB2249; Devolites Davis, SB 710 (Chapter 488))
Overheight vehicles; use of optical detection systems in identification thereof in westbound tunnel of Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. Amending § 46.2-1110. (Patron-Oder, HB 2277 (Chapter 542))
Overlength trucks; prohibited on certain highways, penalty. Amending § 46.2-1112. (Patron-Mims, SB 1016 (Chapter 262))
Oversize vehicles; driving into or through tunnels, penalty. Amending § 46.2-1110. (Patron-Oder, HB 2278 (Chapter 543))
Overweight permits; issuance to trucks hauling products produced from gas or oil wells. Amending § 46.2-1143. (Patron-Stump, HB 2575 (Chapter 556))
Parking; allows Fairfax County and towns within its boundaries to regulate. Amending § 46.2-1224. (Patron-Amundson, HB 1968 (Chapter 293))
Parking; prohibited on entrance and exit ramps of controlled access highways. Adding § 46.2-1239.1. (Patron-Cline, HB 2609 (F))
Pedestrian and bicycle advisory committees; VDOT to establish program therefor. (Patron-Ebbin, HB 2677 (F))
Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 1998; changes in provisions. Amending §§ 58.1-3506, 58.1-3506.1, 58.1-3523, 58.1-3524 and 58.1-3912; repealing fifth enactment of Chapter 1, 2004 Sp. I Acts. (Patron-Bell, HB 2257 (I) See HB1654; Reynolds, SB 737 (F))
Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 1998; gradually increases amount of car tax relief to 100% of reimbursable amount. Amending §§ 30-133, 58.1-3506, 58.1-3523 and 58.1-3524; repealing §§ 58.1-3506.1, 58.1-3523, 58.1-3524, 58.1-3912, and second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh enactments of Chapter 1, 2004 Sp. I Acts. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1654 (F))
Personal property tax, tangible; joint subcommittee to study elimination thereof on personal-use cars, motorcycles, etc. (Patron-Hanger, SJR 383 (F))
Pickup or panel trucks; bumper height limitations same as cars. Amending § 46.2-1063. (Patron-Blevins, SB 924 (F))
Private roads; designated as highways for law-enforcement purposes. Amending § 46.2-1307. (Patron-Athey, HB 2331 (F))
Protective orders; temporary possession of motor vehicle to last no more than two years. Amending § 16.1-279.1. (Patron-Plum, HB 2076 (F))
Racial Profiling and Traffic Statistics Reporting Act; created, report. Adding §§ 8.01-226.2:1, 15.2-1722.1 and 52-30.1 through 52-30.5. (Patron-Ward, HB 2735 (F))
Racial Profiling and Traffic Statistics Reporting Act; created, report. Amending §§ 15.2-1704, 15.2-1722 and 52-4; adding §§ 8.01-226.2:1, 52-30.1 and 52-30.2. (Patron-Marsh, SB 225 (CD))
Rail Enhancement Fund; portion of tax on motor vehicle rentals to be deposited therein, Rail Advisory Board established. Amending §§ 33.1-221.1:1.1 and 58.1-2425; adding § 33.1-391.3:1. (Patron-May, HB 2596 (Chapter 323))
Reckless driving; restricted license. Amending § 46.2-393. (Patron-McDougle, HB 1722 (Chapter 152))
Recording devices in motor vehicles; access to data. Adding §§ 46.2-1193 through 46.2-1197. (Patron-May, HB 2469 (F))
Recording devices in motor vehicles; ownership of data. Adding § 46.2-1088.6. (Patron-Gear, HB 2134 (F))
Registration of uninsured motor vehicles; increases fee. Amending §§ 46.2-706 and 46.2-708. (Patron-Miles, HB 1640 (F))
Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include automobile refinishing repair materials. Amending § 58.1-602. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 2762 (Chapter 121))
Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include certain truck trailers and cargo containers. (Patron-Orrock, HB 2827 (Chapter 328))
Retirement System; includes DMV part-time and contract employees. Amending § 51.1-124.3. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2396 (F))
Road flares; maliciously running over. Adding § 46.2-111.1. (Patron-Bell, HB 2259 (F))
Safety belts; required usage, prohibits search due to violation. Amending § 46.2-1094. (Patron-Norment, SB 235 (CD); Norment, SB 901 (F))
Safety belts; requires use by all occupants at least age 16 or older. Amending § 46.2-1094. (Patron-Oder, HB 1569 (F))
Safety glass in motor vehicles; requirements. Amending § 46.2-1056. (Patron-Putney, HB 2343 (F))
Special identification cards; allows driver age 70 or older to exchange license therefor without fee. Amending § 46.2-345. (Patron-Cole, HB 1611 (Chapter 281))
Special identification cards; allows driver to exchange license therefor without fee. Amending §§ 46.2-328.1 and 46.2-345. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 972 (Chapter 260))
Special identification cards; expiration on person’s 16th birthday. Amending § 46.2-345. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 789 (Chapter 665))
Special identification cards; fees. Amending § 46.2-345. (Patron-Eisenberg, HB 1856 (F))
Speed limits; maximum on Route 17 between Town of Port Royal and Saluda. Amending § 46.2-870. (Patron-Chichester, SB 1210 (Chapter 266))
Speed limits; maximum on Route 460 in Rich Creek. Amending § 46.2-870. (Patron-Keister, HB 2841 (F))
Speed limits; maximum on Route 58. Amending § 46.2-870. (Patron-Ruff, SB 1229 (Chapter 268))
Speed limits; maximum on Routes 29 and 460. Amending § 46.2-870. (Patron-Newman, SB 1223 (Chapter 267))
Speed limits; maximum speed in residence and business districts. Amending §§ 46.2-100 and 46.2-874. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2418 (Chapter 310))
Speed limits; may be set on nonsurface treated highways in Montgomery County. Amending § 46.2-873.1. (Patron-Nutter, HB 2156 (Chapter 804); Bell, SB 774 (Chapter 239))
Stolen vehicles; disposition of those that are recovered. Amending § 46.2-1209. (Patron-Wagner, SB 418 (CD))
Suspension or revocation of driver’s license, registration card or license plate; begins on date conviction is final. Amending § 46.2-414. (Patron-Van Yahres, HB 2772 (Chapter 565))
Toll facilities; use of photo-monitoring systems. Amending § 46.2-819.1. (Patron-Williams, SB 815 (Chapter 862))
Toll facility operators and toll technology entities; postpones sunset provision for release of personal data by DMV thereto. Amending second enactment of Chapter 660, 2004 Acts. (Patron-Black, HB 2658 (F); Williams, SB 816 (F))
Towing and recovery businesses; posting of certain information. Amending §§ 46.2-1231 and 46.2-1233.1. (Patron-Eisenberg, HB 2141 (F))
Towing and recovery operators; licensure. Amending § 46.2-1233.1; adding § 46.2-1230.1. (Patron-Bland, HB 2754 (F))
Towing and storage charges; increased. Amending § 46.2-1233.1. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2311 (F))
Towing of vehicles; changes in provisions, lien. Amending §§ 43-32, 46.2-649.1, 46.2-1231, 46.2-1600, 46.2-1601 and 46.2-1607. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 296 (CD))
Traffic incidents; allows localities to seek reimbursement of expenses from juveniles. Amending § 15.2-1716. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1674 (Chapter 148))
Traffic incidents; reimbursement of expenses incurred in responding to by sheriffs and volunteer fire fighters. Amending § 15.2-1716. (Patron-Cline, HB 1514 (Chapter 366))
Traffic signals; abolishes sunset on use of photo-monitoring systems. Amending § 46.2-833.01. (Patron-Rust, HB 370 (CD); Stolle, SB 176 (CD); Stolle, SB 1095 (F))
Traffic signals; extends sunset on use of photo-monitoring systems. Amending § 46.2-833.01. (Patron-Hugo, HB 2095 (F); Mims, SB 780 (F))
Traffic signals; extends sunset provision on use of photo-monitoring systems, report. Amending § 46.2-833.01. (Patron-Brink, HB 1868 (F))
Traffic signals; use of photo-monitoring in any locality. Amending § 46.2-833.01. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 2105 (F); Devolites Davis, SB 92 (CD); Colgan, SB 732 (F); Devolites Davis, SB 1004 (F))
Traffic signals; use of photo-monitoring in certain localities. Amending § 46.2-833.01. (Patron-Tata, HB 1558 (F); Oder, HB 2274 (F))
Traffic signals; use of photo-monitoring in City of Roanoke. Amending § 46.2-833.01. (Patron-Edwards, SB 132 (CD); Edwards, SB 721 (F))
Traffic signals; use of photo-monitoring in City of Williamsburg and James City County. Amending § 46.2-833.01. (Patron-Barlow, HB 2389 (F))
Trailer dealers; certain exempt from zoning regulations in Fairfax County. Amending § 46.2-1992.8. (Patron-Howell, SB 88 (CD))
Truck parking; allows Fairfax County and towns within its boundaries to limit. Amending § 46.2-1222.1. (Patron-Sickles, HB 2698 (F))
Unregistered motor vehicles; requirements for insurance. Adding § 46.2-684.1. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1663 (Chapter 445))
Unsafe motor vehicles; removal from highways, reports on “out of service” inspections. Amending § 46.2-1001. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 1249 (CD))
U.S. mail signs on U.S. mail vehicles; use. Amending §§ 46.2-711 and 46.2-892. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 1601 (Chapter 140))
Utility trailers; reflectors to be used on rear. Amending § 46.2-1088.5. (Patron-Pollard, HB 2690 (Chapter 563))
VASCAR speed determination devices; allows City of Charlottesville to use. Amending § 46.2-882. (Patron-Van Yahres, HB 1630 (F); Deeds, SB 955 (F))
Vehicle towing and recovery industry; joint subcommittee to study regulation by Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. (Patron-Bland, HJR 746 (F); O’Brien, SJR 330 (P))
Video display in motor vehicles; prohibits within view of driver. Amending § 46.2-1077. (Patron-Howell, A.T., HB 1983 (Chapter 913))
Video displays in motor vehicles; prohibits obscene videos that can be seen by persons outside of vehicle. Adding § 46.2-1077.01. (Patron-Blevins, SB 925 (Chapter 669))
Voter registration; citizenship status should read same as DMV records. Adding §§ 24.2-418.1 and 46.2-203.2. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 1071 (F))
Voter registration and DMV applications and records; requires residence addresses to be same. Amending § 24.2-418; adding § 46.2-203.2. (Patron-Purkey, HB 1555 (F))
Warning lights; use of red or red and white lights by Department of Environmental Quality vehicles. Amending §§ 46.2-920 and 46.2-1023. (Patron-Oder, HB 2275 (Chapter 583))
Water-damaged vehicles; increases amount of damage claim to be disclosed. Amending § 46.2-624. (Patron-Wagner, SB 1048 (F))
Weight limits; allows all localities to adopt truck weight limits. Amending § 46.2-1138.1; repealing § 46.2-1138.2. (Patron-Mims, SB 825 (F))
Wheelchair interfacility transport services and vehicles; exemption from regulation under emergency medical services law. Amending § 32.1-111.2. (Patron-Lucas, SB 1344 (Chapter 778))
Workers’ compensation; definition of injury for use of a dealer motor vehicle. Amending § 65.2-101. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1728 (Chapter 374); Williams, SB 1215 (Chapter 354))
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