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MOTOR VEHICLES

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation
(C) Carried over from 2006 Session (CD) Carried over from 2006 session but died in committee on or before December 8th


Abandoned vehicles; removal by property owners. Adding § 46.2-1200.2. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1929 (F))
Accident reports; increases amount of property damage reported by law-enforcement officers. Amending § 46.2-373. (Patron-Welch, HB 2320 (F))
Accident reports; law-enforcement officers to report use of cell phone was factor in accident. Amending § 46.2-373. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 1032 (F))
Administrative license suspension; clarification thereof for DUI. Amending § 46.2-391.2. (Patron-Bell, HB 2972 (F))
Alcohol to an underage person; person found guilty of shall have his license suspended six months. Amending § 4.1-306. (Patron-Moran, HB 2860 (F))
Alcoholic beverage control; refusal to grant and revocation or suspension of licenses. Amending §§ 4.1-222 and 4.1-225. (Patron-Albo, HB 1889 (Chapter 103))
Alcoholic beverages; penalty for possession of open container in motor vehicle. Adding § 46.2-800.2. (Patron-Purkey, HB 1676 (F))
All-terrain vehicles; amends statutes relating thereto. Amending §§ 46.2-644.1, 46.2-644.3, and 46.2-1993. (Patron-Williams, SB 746 (F))
All-terrain vehicles and similar vehicles; local regulation for operating near dwellings. Adding § 15.2-919.1. (Patron-Watkins, SB 1398 (F))
Antique motor vehicles; corrects erroneous references thereto. Amending § 46.2-730. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 288 (CD))
Antique motor vehicles; imposes additional limitations and conditions on certain vehicles. Amending § 46.2-730. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1927 (I) See HB2465)
Antique motor vehicles; removes the 250-mile driving limitation therefor. Amending § 46.2-730. (Patron-Crockett-Stark, HB 2482 (I) See HB2465)
Antique motor vehicles and antique trailers; license plates therefor. Amending § 46.2-730. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 2465 (Chapter 492))
Car tax relief; removes cap on overall amount, and creates Personal Property Tax Relief Fund, report. Amending §§ 30-133, 58.1-3506, 58.1-3523, 58.1-3524, and 58.1-3912; adding §§ 58.1-3524.1 through 58.1-3524.6, 58.1-3535.1, and 58.1-3916.01:1. (Patron-Albo, HB 1894 (F))
Cellular telephones; bans use thereof by drivers of school buses and passenger-carrying commercial vehicles. Adding §§ 46.2-919.1 and 46.2-1088.7. (Patron-Bowling, HB 2912 (F))
Cellular telephones; prohibits use of for those under 18 years old while driving. Amending § 46.2-334.01. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 1039 (Chapter 777))
Cellular telephones; prohibits use while driving. Adding § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Jones, D.C., HB 233 (CD))
Certificate for Driving; persons unable to establish legal presence to use for driving purposes. Adding § 46.2-344.1. (Patron-Ebbin, HB 1586 (CD))
Child restraint devices; raises booster seat age, prohibits certain in front seat. Amending §§ 46.2-1095 and 46.2-1100. (Patron-Albo, HB 1908 (Chapter 935); O’Brien, SB 1035 (I) See SB1060; Watkins, SB 1060 (Chapter 91))
Child unattended in a car; unlawful for younger than six years. Adding § 46.2-116. (Patron-Barlow, HB 2711 (F))
Children; unlawful to leave unattended in vehicle. Adding § 46.2-116. (Patron-Albo, HB 2146 (F))
Clean alternative fuel or hybrid passenger-type vehicles; Department of General Services to purchase for state use. Adding § 2.2-1176.1. (Patron-Poisson, HB 1809 (F))
Commercial motor vehicles; prohibited from driving in left lane in certain areas. Amending § 46.2-803.1. (Patron-Rapp, HB 2597 (F))
Conservators of the peace, special; authorized by locality to use flashing blue lights in vehicles. Amending §§ 18.2-175, 46.2-1022, and 46.2-1023. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2899 (F))
Constitutional amendment; excludes privately owned motor vehicles from property taxation (first reference). Amending Section 6 of Article X. (Patron-Rust, HJR 34 (CD); Rust, HJR 655 (F))
Constitutional amendment; excludes privately owned motor vehicles used for nonbusiness purposes (first reference). Amending Section 6 of Article X. (Patron-Cole, HJR 586 (F))
Constitutional amendment; excludes vehicles owned or leased by any member of armed forces in active military conflict from property taxation (first reference). Amending Section 6 of Article X. (Patron-Devolites Davis, SJR 104 (CD))
Constitutional amendment; excludes vehicles owned or leased by any member of armed forces in military conflict from property taxation (first reference). Amending Section 6 of Article X. (Patron-Devolites Davis, SJR 340 (Chapter 842))
Data recorders; personal property of vehicle owner. Adding § 46.2-1088.6. (Patron-Gear, HB 891 (CD))
Dealer’s license plates; allowable uses thereof. Amending § 46.2-1550. (Patron-Wagner, SB 1142 (F))
Dealer’s license plates; repeals prohibition on use thereof on trailers. Amending § 46.2-1992.44. (Patron-Lohr, HB 1983 (F))
Disabled parking placards; issuance by physician assistant, podiatrist, chiropractor, or nurse practitioner. Amending §§ 46.2-731, 46.2-739, 46.2-1240, and 46.2-1241. (Patron-Blevins, SB 993 (Chapter 715))
Disabled veteran; definition thereof. Amending § 46.2-100. (Patron-Plum, HB 1512 (CD))
Display of local license, decals, etc.; exempts certain public service companies therefrom. Amending § 46.2-752. (Patron-Saxman, HB 2793 (Chapter 213))
DMV; assessment of fees on certain drivers. Adding § 46.2-206.1. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 1196 (F))
DMV; exempts federal, state, and local officials from fees charged for obtaining data from records. Amending §§ 46.2-208 and 46.2-214. (Patron-Rapp, HB 1930 (Chapter 447))
DMV; to develop and distribute materials for parents of certain minors. Adding § 46.2-335.3. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 1043 (F))
DMV driver record abstracts; copies thereof are one-half normal charge for volunteer drivers for Faith in Action. Amending § 46.2-208. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 2027 (Chapter 188); Potts, SB 1153 (Chapter 79))
DMV fees; assessment thereof on certain drivers. Adding § 46.2-206.1. (Patron-Rust, HB 2257 (I) See HB2376; Rust, HB 2376 (F))
DMV fees; to impose transaction in customer service centers if can be done electronically, exceptions. Adding §§ 46.2-214.2 and 46.2-328.2. (Patron-McDougle, SB 1337 (F))
DMV fees; to impose transaction in customer service centers if does not involve driver’s license. Adding §§ 46.2-214.2 and 46.2-328.2. (Patron-Saxman, HB 3149 (F))
Driver improvement clinics; use of fees. Amending § 46.2-490. (Patron-Brink, HB 1765 (Chapter 180))
Driver training programs; joint subcommittee to study revision of curriculum therefor. (Patron-O’Brien, SJR 378 (P))
Driver training school and instructor; changes terms, and requires passing of DMV course. Amending §§ 22.1-205, 46.2-324.1, 46.2-325, 46.2-334, 46.2-335, 46.2-490.8, 46.2-1700, 46.2-1701, 46.2-1701.2, 46.2-1701.3, 46.2-1702, 46.2-1705, and 46.2-1707. (Patron-Hugo, HB 2702 (F))
Driver’s license; driving after forfeiture of licensure for DUI conviction, penalty. Amending § 18.2-272. (Patron-Albo, HB 1890 (Chapter 258))
Driver’s license; issued to operate a motorcycle. Amending §§ 46.2-325, 46.2-328, 46.2-332, 46.2-337, and 46.2-1190.2. (Patron-BaCote, HB 2177 (Chapter 190))
Driver’s license; makes violation of various restrictions primary offense for those under 19 years old. Amending § 46.2-334.01. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 1040 (F))
Driver’s license; notice of revocation. Amending § 18.2-272. (Patron-Watts, HB 2289 (F); Herring, SB 1262 (F))
Driver’s license; removes certain provision for suspension thereof. Amending § 46.2-395. (Patron-Rapp, HB 2594 (Chapter 327))
Driver’s license; suspension thereof for failure to pay jail fees. Amending § 46.2-395. (Patron-Miller, P.J., HB 2183 (F))
Driver’s license, commercial; fee for failing to attend scheduled skills test appointment. Amending § 46.2-332. (Patron-May, HB 3028 (Chapter 223))
Driver’s license expiration; extension thereof to certain persons in service to U.S. government serving outside of country. Amending § 46.2-221.2. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1704 (Chapter 249); Marsden, HB 2665 (I) See HB1704; Cuccinelli, SB 816 (Chapter 589))
Driver’s license numbers; nonissuance of license to persons with bona fide religious objections thereto. Amending §§ 20-60.3, 32.1-292.2, 46.2-340, 46.2-342, 46.2-894, 46.2-1110, 46.2-1190.4, 63.2-1250, and 63.2-1916. (Patron-Johnson, HB 3092 (F); Wampler, SB 1315 (F))
Driver’s license, restricted; allows judge to issue to person for purpose of driving to religious services. Amending § 18.2-271.1. (Patron-Hogan, HB 2249 (F))
Driver’s license, restricted; person, designated by court, may drive in pursuit of health care services for person residing in household. Amending § 18.2-271.1. (Patron-Deeds, SB 886 (Chapter 553))
Driver’s license, restricted; person may drive in pursuit of health care services for person residing in household. Amending § 18.2-271.1. (Patron-Ebbin, HB 2266 (Chapter 194))
Driver’s license, restricted; voluntary revocation. Amending § 18.2-271.1. (Patron-Albo, HB 1892 (F))
Driver’s licenses; allows persons who use bioptic telescopic lenses to receive motorcycle classification. Amending §§ 46.2-312, 46.2-328, 46.2-332, 46.2-337, 46.2-1190.3, 46.2-1190.4, and 46.2-1191. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 764 (F))
Driver’s licenses; DMV not to issue to persons convicted of driving under influence unless have proof of motor vehicle insurance. Amending § 46.2-316. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 2518 (Chapter 496))
Driver’s licenses; first-time applicants prove they completed an approved driver education program. Amending §§ 46.2-323, 46.2-324.1, 46.2-334, and 46.2-335.2. (Patron-Hugo, HB 2700 (F))
Driver’s licenses; first-time applicants to prove they completed an approved driver education program. Amending §§ 46.2-323, 46.2-334, and 46.2-335.2. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1246 (CD))
Driver’s licenses; operating vehicle with suspended license, penalty. Amending §§ 46.2-301 and 46.2-302. (Patron-Stolle, SB 392 (CD))
Driver’s licenses and special identification cards; no more than five emergency contact persons can be listed. Amending §§ 46.2-342 and 46.2-345. (Patron-Englin, HB 2733 (F))
Driver’s licenses, etc.; persons 25 years old or older must not show age of person to whom they are issued. Amending §§ 46.2-335, 46.2-342, and 46.2-345. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 1119 (F))
Driver’s licenses, provisional; allows holder thereof to drive between certain hours to or from residence where babysitting. Amending § 46.2-334.01. (Patron-Barlow, HB 2715 (F))
Driver’s licenses, provisional; prohibits use of cell phones for person under 18 years old. Amending § 46.2-334.01. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 1124 (I) See SB1039)
Driver’s permits, temporary; 90-day limitation does not apply to first-time drivers pending presentation in court ceremony. Amending § 46.2-344. (Patron-Hugo, HB 2701 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol; increases penalty if eluding police. Amending § 46.2-817. (Patron-Cox, HB 1987 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol; person convicted thereof three times in 10 years shall be permanently revoked. Amending § 46.2-391. (Patron-Cline, HB 2454 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol; suspension of driver’s license pending appeal of conviction. Amending § 46.2-389. (Patron-Toscano, HB 1686 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; term inference replaces presumption relating to alleged offense. Amending §§ 18.2-269, 29.1-738.3, and 46.2-341.27. (Patron-Moran, HB 1204 (CD); Norment, SB 471 (CD))
Driving without a license; enhanced penalties for persons convicted multiple times. Amending § 46.2-300. (Patron-Cline, HB 2453 (I) See HB3122)
Driving without a license; enhanced penalty for persons convicted of second offense. Amending § 46.2-300. (Patron-Rust, HB 3122 (Chapter 532))
Drug test; use of synthetic urine to defeat. Adding § 46.2-341.18:2. (Patron-Fralin, HB 3023 (Chapter 422))
Fuel-efficient vehicles and transportation funding; joint subcommittee to study. (Patron-Wagner, SJR 385 (P))
Golf carts; persons with disabled parking placards to cross public highways. Amending § 46.2-916.3. (Patron-Putney, HB 1832 (F))
Hampton Roads Transportation Authority; created. Amending § 58.1-2403; adding §§ 33.1-391.6 through 33.1-391.17, 46.2-332.1, 46.2-755.1, 46.2-755.2, 46.2-1167.1, 58.1-609.14, 58.1-802.1, 58.1-2402.1, and 58.1-3221.2. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1415 (I) See SB1417)
Headlights; use when operating windshield wipers. Amending § 46.2-1030. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 2054 (F))
High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes; extends sunset provision for vehicles bearing clean special fuel vehicle license plates. Amending § 33.1-46.2. (Patron-Hugo, HB 2132 (Chapter 317); Plum, HB 3057 (I) See HB2132)
Ignition interlock; installation in vehicle, and loss of restricted license. Amending § 18.2-270.1. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 3098 (Chapter 686))
Improper driving; charged as traffic infraction when degree of culpability is slight. Adding § 46.2-869.1. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 2052 (F))
Incident management; VDOT vehicles are exempt from certain provisions. Amending §§ 46.2-891 and 46.2-920.1. (Patron-Valentine, HB 2163 (Chapter 189); Wagner, SB 1144 (Chapter 918))
Income tax, state; bicyclists’ tax credits for businesses and individuals. Adding §§ 58.1-339.12 and 58.1-339.13. (Patron-Suit, HB 1826 (F))
Income tax, state; dedicates portion of car tax to localities. Amending §§ 30-133, 46.2-623, 58.1-320, 58.1-3506, 58.1-3506.1, and 58.1-3912; adding § 58.1-3667; repealing §§ 15.2-1636.20, 58.1-3523 through 58.1-3536, and 58.1-3916.01. (Patron-Rust, HB 306 (CD); Rust, HB 2262 (F))
Inoperable vehicles; prohibits imposition of local vehicle license taxes and fees thereon. Amending § 46.2-755. (Patron-Gear, HB 2640 (Chapter 296))
Insurance; prohibits insurers from setting rates based on credit history. Amending §§ 38.2-2114, 38.2-2115, 38.2-2126, 38.2-2212, 38.2-2213, and 38.2-2234. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2887 (F))
Insurance; unfair claims settlement practices. Amending § 38.2-510. (Patron-Nixon, HB 3035 (F))
Juveniles; guilty of a violation driving without a license. Amending §§ 16.1-278.8 and 16.1-278.9. (Patron-Herring, SB 1248 (F))
Law-enforcement escorts; shall be considered emergency vehicles and exempt from obeying certain regulations. Amending § 46.2-920. (Patron-Eisenberg, HB 2084 (Chapter 860); Ticer, SB 924 (Chapter 908))
Law-enforcement officer; uniform requirement for arrests for speeding. Amending § 46.2-882. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1772 (F))
Law-enforcement personnel; to provide fire/rescue officer in charge at accident scene DMV vehicle information. Amending § 46.2-208. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 2003 (F))
Learner’s permits; required driving hours for holders. Amending § 46.2-335. (Patron-Lohr, HB 1655 (F))
License plate or decal; unlawful possession thereof. Amending § 46.2-613. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2773 (F))
License plates; eliminates requiring two. Amending §§ 46.2-711 and 46.2-715. (Patron-Dance, HB 2902 (F))
License plates, special; eliminates fee for members of Department of Virginia Military Order of Purple Heart. Amending § 46.2-742. (Patron-Wright, HB 1410 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance for all branches of armed forces. Amending § 46.2-743. (Patron-Shannon, HB 990 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance for supporters of 9-1-1 communications professionals. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1392 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance for supporters of Bide-A-Wee Golf Course in City of Portsmouth. (Patron-Lucas, SB 1422 (F))
License plates, special; issuance honoring Robert E. Lee. (Patron-Ruff, SB 803 (Chapter 235))
License plates, special; issuance of Purple Heart plates free of charge to certain members. Amending § 46.2-742. (Patron-Wright, HB 2794 (F))
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: DIG WITH CARE. (Patron-Devolites Davis, SB 1358 (F))
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: DRIVING AMERICA’S FUTURE. (Patron-Watts, HB 2285 (F))
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: PROFESSIONAL AUTO RACING and number 3. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 53 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 52 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: SUPPORT OUR TROOPS. (Patron-Orrock, HB 72 (CD); Cox, HB 1388 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: VIRGINIA RECYCLES. (Patron-Poisson, HB 1806 (F))
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1750 (F))
License plates, special; issuance of those promoting brain tumor awareness. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1751 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to certain veterans. Amending § 46.2-743. (Patron-Hull, HB 3203 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to civilian employees of Department of Army. Amending § 46.2-743. (Patron-Frederick, HB 499 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance to members of American Poolplayers Association. (Patron-Bell, SB 784 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to members of Del Ray Citizens Association. (Patron-Ebbin, HB 970 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance to members of Fraternal Order of Police. (Patron-Miller, SB 1107 (I) See SB1350)
License plates, special; issuance to members of Fraternal Order of Police. Amending § 46.2-746.8. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1782 (Chapter 181); Blevins, SB 1350 (Chapter 172))
License plates, special; issuance to members of U.S. Coast Guard. (Patron-Joannou, HB 2787 (Chapter 669))
License plates, special; issuance to registered nurses. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 1964 (Chapter 184))
License plates, special; issuance to residents and supporters of Bay Creek community. (Patron-Lewis, HB 196 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance to retired members of United States Navy and Coast Guard. Amending § 46.2-743. (Patron-Frederick, HB 498 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance to spouses and parents of certain deceased military veterans. (Patron-Amundson, HB 605 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2421 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Boy Scouts of America. (Patron-Phillips, HB 642 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of childhood cancer awareness. (Patron-Landes, HB 920 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of National D-Day Memorial Foundation. (Patron-Putney, HB 1831 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of National Multiple Sclerosis Society. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 611 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. (Patron-Dudley, HB 2375 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Virginia Museum of Natural History. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 733 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to veterans of U.S. military operations since September 11, 2001, in Afghanistan and Iraq. (Patron-Orrock, HB 335 (CD))
License plates, special; repeal of various 2006 authorizations. (Patron-Landes, HB 2536 (Chapter 201))
License plates, special; those convicted of DUI to use yellow license plates. Amending § 18.2-270; adding § 46.2-726.1. (Patron-Spruill, HB 2907 (F))
Line of Duty Disability Benefits Fund; expenses related to certain traffic incidents credited thereto. Amending § 15.2-1716. (Patron-Callahan, HB 2007 (F); Sickles, HB 2822 (F))
Littering; dumping or disposing of trash from motor vehicle, penalty. Amending § 33.1-346. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1842 (F))
Littering from motor vehicle; includes cigarette remnants as litter. Amending § 33.1-346. (Patron-Fralin, HB 805 (CD))
Local vehicle license taxes and fees; counties to charge additional annual fee. Amending § 46.2-752. (Patron-Orrock, HB 3072 (I) See HB2227)
Loitering; prohibited in the rights-of-way of certain highways. Amending § 46.2-930. (Patron-Watts, HB 2286 (F))
Marijuana or controlled substances; loss of driver’s license for possession. Amending § 18.2-259.1. (Patron-Rapp, HB 2596 (F))
Mopeds; requiring stickers thereon. Amending § 46.2-915. (Patron-Carrico, HB 2113 (Chapter 111))
Motor carriers of passengers; insurance based on number thereof by carrier. Amending § 46.2-2053. (Patron-Cole, HB 1646 (F))
Motor fuel; failure to pay. Amending § 46.2-819.2. (Patron-BaCote, HB 3040 (F))
Motor fuels tax; clarifies refund for taxicabs. Amending § 58.1-2259. (Patron-Wardrup, HB 668 (CD))
Motor vehicle; unlawful entry into. Adding § 18.2-146.1. (Patron-Bell, HB 2964 (F))
Motor vehicle dealers; termination of franchises. Amending § 46.2-1569. (Patron-Welch, HB 2316 (Chapter 837))
Motor vehicle dealers; transfer of dealerships. Amending § 46.2-1569. (Patron-Saxman, HB 551 (CD); Saxman, HB 1848 (Chapter 827); Wagner, SB 256 (CD))
Motor vehicle dealers; warranty obligations. Amending § 46.2-1571. (Patron-Athey, HB 2409 (Chapter 830))
Motor vehicle equity loans; establishes system for licensing and regulating revolving lines of credit. Amending §§ 6.1-249, 6.1-330.55, and 59.1-200; adding §§ 6.1-480 through 6.1-507. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 2000 (F))
Motor vehicle equity loans; penalties. Amending §§ 6.1-249, 6.1-330.55, 6.1-330.78, and 59.1-200; adding §§ 6.1-474 through 6.1-501. (Patron-Bell, SB 598 (CD))
Motor Vehicle Equity Loans Act; created. Amending §§ 6.1-249, 6.1-330.55, and 59.1-200; adding §§ 6.1-474 through 6.1-501. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1514 (CD))
Motor Vehicle Fuel Sales Tax; local-option to impose retail sales taxes on motor fuels. Amending §§ 33.1-84.1 and 58.1-1719; adding §§ 58.1-1724.2 and 58.1-1724.3. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 1026 (F); Cuccinelli, SB 1420 (F))
Motor vehicle insurance; policies on access to recorded data, penalty. Adding § 38.2-2215.1. (Patron-Gear, HB 890 (CD))
Motor vehicle insurance; prohibits premiums based on credit history. Amending §§ 38.2-2212, 38.2-2213, and 38.2-2234. (Patron-Frederick, HB 2683 (F))
Motor vehicle insurance; prohibits rate increases as a result of claim due to an accident for which insured was not at fault. Amending § 38.2-2212. (Patron-Spruill, HB 2908 (F))
Motor vehicle insurance license tax; revenues dedicated to Priority Transportation Fund. Amending §§ 33.1-23.03:8 and 58.1-2501; repealing tenth enactment of Chapters 1019 and 1044, 2000 Acts. (Patron-Houck, SB 1201 (F))
Motor vehicle keys; manufacturers to provide means to duplicate for certain models. Adding § 46.2-116. (Patron-Purkey, HB 160 (CD))
Motor vehicle liability insurance; increases coverage limits. Amending § 46.2-472. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 264 (CD))
Motor vehicle license taxes and fees, local; repeals authority of imposition and collection thereof. Amending §§ 46.2-100, 46.2-102, and 58.1-3995; repealing §§ 46.2-752 through 46.2-756. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1699 (F))
Motor vehicle license taxes and fees, local; restates limitation on amount. Amending § 46.2-752. (Patron-Reid, HB 3143 (Chapter 230))
Motor vehicle registration fees; dedicates proceeds to transportation purposes. Amending §§ 46.2-694 and 58.1-2425. (Patron-Callahan, HB 3152 (F))
Motor vehicle repair labor rates; requires State Corporation Commission to conduct quarterly surveys of operators of repair facilities. Adding § 38.2-515.1. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 2543 (F))
Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax; basis and rate. Amending §§ 58.1-2401, 58.1-2402, and 58.1-2405. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 2466 (F); Marshall, D.W., HB 2467 (F))
Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax; exempts vehicles with certain EPA fuel efficiency rating. Amending § 58.1-2403. (Patron-Englin, HB 974 (CD))
Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax; increase for transportation purposes. Amending §§ 58.1-2402 and 58.1-2425. (Patron-Brink, HB 2071 (F))
Motor vehicle salespersons; sets conditions therefor under which can be licensed if not employed by dealer. Amending § 46.2-1521. (Patron-Ebbin, HB 2270 (Chapter 828))
Motor vehicle stops; law-enforcement officer to inform person of reason therefor. Adding § 46.2-936.1. (Patron-Marsh, SB 1401 (F))
Motor vehicle title loans; caps rate of interest that may be charged. Amending § 6.1-330.78; adding § 6.1-330.77:2. (Patron-Morgan, HB 325 (CD); Morgan, HB 1956 (F))
Motor vehicle, T&M vehicle, trailer, etc.; imposing of fees by DMV. Amending §§ 46.2-1530, 46.2-1530.2, 46.2-1930, 46.2-1992.23, and 46.2-1993.23; adding §§ 46.2-1930.1, 46.2-1930.2, 46.2-1992.23:1, 46.2-1992.23:2, 46.2-1993.23:1, and 46.2-1993.23:2. (Patron-Janis, HB 3010 (F))
Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund; provides criteria for awarding of attorney fees. Amending §§ 46.2-1527.3 and 46.2-1527.5. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1779 (Chapter 826))
Motor vehicles; approaching certain stationary vehicles on highways. Amending § 46.2-921.1. (Patron-Devolites Davis, SB 452 (CD))
Motor vehicles; eluding police officer. Amending § 46.2-817. (Patron-Peace, HB 1677 (F))
Motor vehicles; establishing gross weight and axle-spacing requirements for certain, fees. Amending § 46.2-694.1; adding § 46.2-1126.1. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 284 (CD))
Motor vehicles, used; pre-purchase inspection notification of those for sale. Amending § 46.2-1529.1. (Patron-Norment, SB 153 (CD))
Motorcycle helmets; exempted from wearing thereof on certain byways and highways. Amending § 46.2-910. (Patron-Janis, HB 2585 (F))
Motorcycles; driving two abreast in single lane. Amending § 46.2-857. (Patron-Poisson, HB 1808 (F))
Motorcycles; emergency lights on those used by law enforcement. Adding § 46.2-1029.3. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 347 (CD))
Motorcycles; free use of VDOT-controlled toll facilities. Amending § 33.1-252. (Patron-Reid, HB 3142 (F))
Motorcyclists; training course certified by Motorcycle Safety Foundation for licensure thereof. Amending § 46.2-337. (Patron-BaCote, HB 280 (CD))
Motorcyclists; wearing of helmets. Amending § 46.2-910. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 3077 (F))
Nonresident motor vehicle operator; service of process on Commissioner of DMV as agent. Amending § 8.01-308. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 3126 (F))
Odometer readings; exempts certain vehicles therefrom. Amending § 46.2-629. (Patron-Oder, HB 3071 (Chapter 225))
Off-road motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, etc.; operators of certain vehicles within 500 feet of dwelling prohibited. Adding § 46.2-911.2. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 3073 (F))
Operation of vehicles; consolidates provisions thereto by nonresidents from other states or foreign countries. Amending § 46.2-307; repealing § 46.2-306. (Patron-Cline, HB 2452 (F))
Overtaking and passing vehicles on certain highways; prohibits travel in left-most lane of any limited access highway except to pass. Amending § 46.2-842. (Patron-Rapp, HB 1934 (F))
Overtaking traffic; failure to give way, penalty. Amending § 46.2-842.1. (Patron-Rapp, HB 1933 (F))
Overweight coal trucks; penalties imposed on owners thereof. Amending § 46.2-1143. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2884 (F))
Overweight permits; authorized for tank wagons. Amending § 46.2-1149.3; adding § 46.2-1144.1. (Patron-Houck, SB 1321 (Chapter 738))
Overweight permits; exempts fire and emergency apparatus responding to and from emergency calls from weight limits on bridges and culverts. Adding § 46.2-1130.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1679 (Chapter 177); Miller, SB 742 (Chapter 540))
Overweight permits; underground pipe cleaning, hydroexcavating, and water blasting machinery to be issued. Adding § 46.2-1149.5. (Patron-Cole, HB 1645 (Chapter 429))
Parking; if parked in VDOT lot must abide by posted signs. Adding § 46.2-1219.2. (Patron-Cox, HB 1986 (Chapter 263))
Parking of certain vehicles; localities to prohibit any truck in any residence district. Amending § 46.2-1222.1. (Patron-Ticer, SB 926 (F))
Parking ordinances; local governments may prohibit parking of certain vehicles. Adding § 46.2-1222.2. (Patron-May, HB 2387 (Chapter 487))
Pedestrians; motorists to stop for those at marked crosswalks. Amending § 46.2-924. (Patron-Moran, HB 2863 (F); Miller, J.H., HB 2945 (F))
Personal Property Tax Relief Act; adds to definition of “qualifying vehicle”. Amending § 58.1-3523. (Patron-Caputo, HB 1880 (Chapter 314))
Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 1998; commissioner of revenue to rely upon DMV information in determining whether vehicle qualifies. Amending § 58.1-3523. (Patron-Bell, HB 2975 (Chapter 815))
Photo-monitoring systems; certain counties and cities may establish to enforce traffic light signal. Adding § 15.2-968.1. (Patron-Purkey, HB 1762 (I) See HB1778; Bulova, HB 2484 (I) See HB1778; Watkins, SB 871 (I) See SB829)
Photo-monitoring systems; counties and cities may establish to enforce traffic light signals. Adding § 15.2-968.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1778 (Chapter 836); Devolites Davis, SB 829 (Chapter 903))
Private attorney or collection agency; may collect fines, etc., and have access to DMV records. Amending § 19.2-349. (Patron-Miller, P.J., HB 3051 (F))
Private roads; certification of signs and speed limits by licensed engineers for law-enforcement purposes. Amending §§ 46.2-1307 and 46.2-1307.1. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 2025 (Chapter 187))
Private roads as highways; governing body of any county, city, or town may adopt ordinances designating thereas. Amending § 46.2-1307. (Patron-Miller, J.H., HB 3046 (Chapter 310); Colgan, SB 1360 (Chapter 74))
Provisional driver’s licenses; restriction on using cellular phones and wireless devices. Amending § 46.2-334.01. (Patron-Jones, D.C., HB 2510 (I) See HB1876)
Puncturing of motor vehicle tires; authorizes law-enforcement officers to utilize devices designed therefor. Amending § 18.2-147.2. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1785 (Chapter 437))
Rail and Public Transportation, Department of; transfers motor fuels retail sales taxes thereto. Amending §§ 33.1-391.4, 46.2-753, 58.1-638, 58.1-1724, and Chapter 627, 1958 Acts. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 1399 (F))
Reckless driving; person must attend alcohol safety action program if driver’s license suspended. Amending § 46.2-392. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1708 (Chapter 432))
Reckless driving; raises speed that constitutes regardless of speed limit. Amending § 46.2-862. (Patron-Ruff, SB 801 (F))
Records of DMV; eliminates fee to receive driving record abstracts therefrom. Amending §§ 46.2-208 and 46.2-214. (Patron-Williams, SB 1097 (Chapter 156))
Running a red light; increases penalty therefor. Amending § 46.2-833. (Patron-Janis, HB 2587 (F))
Running a red light; punishable as reckless driving. Amending § 46.2-833. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2761 (I) See HB2587)
Safety inspection requirements; exemptions for vehicles owned by military service members, etc. Adding § 46.2-1158.2. (Patron-Suit, HB 1818 (F))
Safety inspection stickers and vehicle inspections; required for parked vehicles. Amending §§ 46.2-1157 and 46.2-1163. (Patron-Miller, J.H., HB 3045 (Chapter 137); Colgan, SB 1363 (Chapter 75))
School bus warning devices; requires red lights to be activated whenever bus door is opened. Amending § 46.2-1090. (Patron-Peace, HB 3084 (Chapter 421))
School buses; maximum speed limit therefor. Amending § 46.2-871. (Patron-Lohr, HB 1729 (Chapter 98))
School buses; requirement of safety belts. Amending § 22.1-177. (Patron-Spruill, HB 2903 (F))
Smoking; guilty of a misdemeanor if in certain proximity to gas pumps. Adding § 46.2-819.4. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 1653 (Chapter 848))
Special identification cards; provisions shall not apply to certain applicants. Amending § 46.2-328.1. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 2471 (Chapter 493))
Specially constructed, replica vehicles, etc.; revises procedures therefor to be titled and registered by DMV. Amending §§ 46.2-100 and 46.2-625; adding § 46.2-602.1. (Patron-Rust, HB 2501 (Chapter 325); Williams, SB 1383 (Chapter 393))
Speed determination devices; repeals provision that allows law-enforcement to show motorist readings. Amending § 46.2-882. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 2357 (Chapter 231))
Speed limits; analysis of accident and law-enforcement data required before increasing. Amending § 46.2-870. (Patron-Fralin, HB 3024 (Chapter 222); Bell, SB 783 (Chapter 544))
Speed limits; provides maximum speed limit in Village of Lucketts. Amending § 46.2-870. (Patron-May, HB 2383 (F))
Speeding; increases minimum fine if driving over 20 miles of speed limit. Amending § 46.2-947. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2763 (F))
Stopping on highways; makes it illegal to stop in intersections in certain localities. Amending § 46.2-888. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2762 (F))
Supplemental funding; dedicates to primary and secondary road construction. Adding §§ 46.2-206.1, 46.2-752.1, 58.1-816.2, and 58.1-3221.2. (Patron-Albo, HB 2434 (I) See HB3202)
Tangible personal property tax relief; repealed on passenger cars, motorcycles, etc. Amending §§ 30-133, 46.2-623, 58.1-3506, 58.1-3506.1, and 58.1-3912; repealing §§ 15.2-1636.20 and 58.1-3523 through 58.1-3536. (Patron-Potts, SB 1365 (F))
Taxes and license fees; law-enforcement officials, etc., exempted therefrom for one vehicle. Amending § 46.2-752. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 2362 (Chapter 865))
Taxicab service by localities; financial data collected used only for consideration of rates or charges and kept confidential. Amending § 46.2-2062. (Patron-Houck, SB 1000 (Chapter 238))
Taxicabs; registration thereof in another state shall be registered in Virginia. Adding § 46.2-649.1:2. (Patron-Sickles, HB 3187 (F))
Temporary driver’s permits; limitation on validity. Amending § 46.2-344. (Patron-Caputo, HB 1874 (F))
Toll facilities; operation of photo-monitoring or automatic vehicle identification systems. Amending §§ 46.2-819.1 and 46.2-819.3. (Patron-Rust, HB 2462 (Chapter 200); Williams, SB 1100 (Chapter 78))
Towing and recovery operators; eliminates requirement to obtain written authorization from owner of property to tow a vehicle. Amending § 46.2-1232. (Patron-Rust, HB 2260 (F))
Towing and recovery operators; exemption from liability when rendering emergency assistance. Amending § 46.2-1231.1. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 1042 (Chapter 376))
Towing and Recovery Operators, Board for; review of contracts. Adding § 46.2-2826.1. (Patron-Hugo, HB 2129 (F))
Toy vehicles; prohibits use thereof on highways, exception. Amending §§ 46.2-100, 46.2-808, 46.2-905, 46.2-906, 46.2-906.1, 46.2-908.1, and 46.2-932. (Patron-Toscano, HB 2674 (Chapter 209); Deeds, SB 898 (Chapter 366))
Traffic light signal violation-enforcement program; localities may adopt ordinances therefor. Adding § 15.2-968.1. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 1683 (I) See HB1778)
Traffic offenses; additional penalty for certain violations. Adding § 46.2-902.2. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 332 (CD))
Transportation funding; authority to certain localities to impose additional fees therefor, report. Amending §§ 2.2-1514, 10.1-1188, 15.2-2317 through 15.2-2327, 15.2-2403, 15.2-4839, 15.2-4840, 33.1-3, 33.1-13, 33.1-19.1, 33.1-23.03, 33.1-23.03:8, 33.1-223.2:12, 33.1-268, 33.1-269, 33.1-277, 46.2-694, 46.2-694.1, 46.2-697, 46.2-1135, 58.1-605, 58.1-606, 58.1-811, 58.1-2217, 58.1-2249, 58.1-2289, 58.1-2403, 58.1-2425, 58.1-2701, and 58.1-2706; adding §§ 15.2-2223.1, 15.2-2328, 15.2-2329, 15.2-2403.1, 15.2-4838.1, 30-278 through 30-282, 33.1-23.4:01, 33.1-391.6 through 33.1-391.15, 46.2-206.1, 46.2-702.1, 46.2-755.1, 46.2-755.2, 46.2-1167.1, 58.1-625.1, 58.1-802.1, 58.1-815.4, 58.1-1724.2 through 58.1-1724.7, 58.1-2402.1, 58.1-2531, 58.1-3221.2, and 58.1-3825.1; repealing tenth enactment of Chapters 1019 and 1044, 2000 Acts. (Patron-Howell, W.J., HB 3202 (Chapter 896))
Transportation funding and reform; provides statewide funding of projects through current and additional funds, report. Amending §§ 2.2-1514, 10.1-1188, 15.2-2403, 33.1-1, 33.1-2, 33.1-3, 33.1-13, 33.1-19.1, 33.1-23.03, 33.1-23.03:8, 33.1-67, 33.1-69, 33.1-72.1, 33.1-223.2:12, 33.1-268, 33.1-269, 33.1-277, 46.2-694.1, 46.2-697, 46.2-1135, 58.1-2217, 58.1-2249, 58.1-2289, 58.1-2701, and 58.1-2706; adding §§ 15.2-2223.1, 15.2-2286.2, 15.2-2328, 15.2-2329, 15.2-2403.1, 30-278 through 30-283, 33.1-23.4:01, 46.2-206.1, 46.2-702.1, 58.1-2531, and 58.1-2532; repealing tenth enactment of Chapters 1019 and 1044, 2000 Acts. (Patron-Norment, SB 1417 (F))
Treasurers; make list of uncollected balances of previously billed tangible personal property taxes on certain vehicles. Amending § 58.1-3921. (Patron-Ingram, HB 2390 (Chapter 867))
Truck climbing lanes; requiring trucks and combination vehicles to keep to right on interstate highway system. Amending § 46.2-804. (Patron-Landes, HB 2534 (Chapter 501))
Vehicle detection devices; motorcycles to proceed through steady red signals if controlled thereby. Amending § 46.2-833. (Patron-Bowling, HB 2916 (F))
Vehicle Emissions; Report of Department of Environmental Quality on Use of On-Road Remote Sensing Devices in Northern Virginia (HJR 208, 2006). (HD 13)
Vehicle registration; increases fees for those not designed to transport passengers for farming. Amending §§ 46.2-694.1, 46.2-697, and 46.2-698. (Patron-Watts, HB 2610 (F))
Vehicle registration fees; additional fee to support Land Conservation Fund. Amending § 46.2-694. (Patron-Ticer, SB 243 (CD))
Vehicle safety inspections; not required to make appointment therefor. Amending §§ 46.2-1158 and 46.2-1165. (Patron-Bell, HB 3032 (F))
Vehicle titling and registration; exemptions for certain military service members. Amending § 46.2-600. (Patron-Suit, HB 1817 (Chapter 934))
Vehicle warning lights; allows chaplains to equip their vehicles therewith. Amending § 46.2-1020. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1094 (F))
Vehicle window tinting; certain allowed because of person’s medical condition. Amending § 46.2-1053. (Patron-Callahan, HB 405 (CD))
Violation of right-of-way; guilty of reckless driving if cause death of another. Adding § 46.2-863.1. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 909 (F))
Visual displays; permits visual displays if driver’s view is enhanced. Amending § 46.2-1077. (Patron-Carrico, HB 2108 (Chapter 110))
Voter registration; copy of application to be maintained at DMV and registration records. Amending §§ 24.2-411.1 and 24.2-445. (Patron-Dance, HB 46 (CD); Ingram, HB 356 (CD); Watkins, SB 80 (CD))
Voter registration; if not shown on pollbooks proof of registration at DMV, etc., required to vote. Amending § 24.2-653. (Patron-Dance, HB 3168 (Chapter 692))
Weight limits for gravel trucks; extends sunset provision. Amending § 46.2-1143. (Patron-Bowling, HB 2917 (Chapter 523))
Wildlife Center; authorizes vehicles owned thereby to rescue or euthanize injured wildlife when requested by law-enforcement agency. Adding § 46.2-920.2. (Patron-Landes, HB 3075 (Chapter 139))
Wireless telecommunications devices; prohibits use thereof by certain drivers. Amending §§ 46.2-334.01 and 46.2-335. (Patron-Caputo, HB 1876 (F); Miller, P.J., HB 3066 (F))
Yielding right-of-way; driver to yield when approaching certain vehicles. Amending § 46.2-921.1. (Patron-Hogan, HB 2248 (F))
2007 Cumulative Index of Bills, Joint Resolutions, Resolutions and Documents - For additional information, please contact the House of Delegates Information and Public Relations Office, P. O. Box 406, State Capitol, Richmond, Virginia 23218, telephone (804) 698-1500. Last updated 09/04/07