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MOTOR VEHICLES

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation
(C) Carried over from 2008 Session (CD) Carried over from 2008 session but died in committee on or before December 4th


Alcoholic beverage control; grounds for suspension or revocation of a license. Amending § 4.1-225. (Patron-Wright, HB 2523 (Chapter 486))
Alcoholic beverages; penalty for possession of open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle. Adding § 46.2-800.2. (Patron-Purkey, HB 1614 (F))
All-terrain vehicles; allows over-the-road operation for distances of no more than two miles between one trail and another. Amending §§ 46.2-619, 46.2-679.1, and 46.2-915.1. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2183 (F))
Branding of titles; title for repaired or rebuilt vehicle shall be printed on title. Amending § 46.2-1605. (Patron-Wright, HB 1824 (F); Ruff, SB 1370 (F))
Chief Executive Officer for Transportation; abolished office of Commonwealth Transportation Commissioner and takes over powers, duties, etc. Amending §§ 2.2-200, 2.2-204, 2.2-211, 2.2-306, 2.2-2423, 5.1-1, 5.1-2.1, 5.1-7, 5.1-9.9, 5.1-30.9, 5.1-39, 10.1-1425.8, 15.2-968.1, 15.2-2030, 15.2-2222.1, 15.2-2272, 15.2-3530, 15.2-3534, 15.2-4832, 15.2-5114, 15.2-5146, 22.1-129, 25.1-108, 25.1-109, 25.1-209, 25.1-229, 33.1-1, 33.1-2, 33.1-3, 33.1-221.1:1.1, 33.1-221.1:8, 33.1-351, 33.1-391.2, 33.1-391.3:1, 33.1-391.5, 46.2-200, 46.2-206, 46.2-223, 46.2-224, 46.2-302, 46.2-373, 46.2-675, 46.2-819.1, 46.2-873.1, 46.2-877, 46.2-878, 46.2-881, 46.2-883, 46.2-930, 46.2-932, 46.2-1104, 46.2-1109, 46.2-1110, 46.2-1112, 46.2-1144.1, 46.2-1145, 46.2-1223, 46.2-1307, 46.2-1307.1, 53.1-58, 55-201.1, 56-27, 56-28, 56-29, 56-32, 56-366.1, 56-366.3, 56-369, 56-405, 56-405.1, 56-405.2, 56-406.1, 56-406.2, 56-458.1, 56-573.1, and 63.2-611; adding § 33.1-223.2:21; repealing §§ 2.2-228, 2.2-229, and 5.1-2.3. (Patron-McDougle, SB 1464 (F))
Child labor; permits children 17 years of age to drive automobiles or trucks on public roadways if enumerated criteria are satisfied. Amending § 40.1-100. (Patron-Alexander, HB 2495 (Chapter 218))
Conservators of the peace, special; those employed by locality authorized to use flashing blue lights in their vehicles. Amending §§ 18.2-175, 46.2-1022, and 46.2-1023. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 1801 (F))
Consumer Finance Act; open-end loan plans secured by motor vehicle titles. Amending §§ 6.1-249, 6.1-272.1, 6.1-278, 6.1-285, and 6.1-330.78. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 1809 (F); Herring, SB 1490 (F))
Court costs; collection thereof. Amending §§ 3.2-6521, 3.2-6536, 16.1-69.48:1, 17.1-275.7, 46.2-104, 46.2-752, and 46.2-1157. (Patron-McDougle, SB 890 (Chapter 756))
Crash prevention courses; may be delivered via Internet or other electronic means if approved by DMV. Amending § 38.2-2217. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 2516 (F); Edwards, SB 1013 (Chapter 545))
Crash prevention courses; reduction in rates for certain persons attending. Amending § 38.2-2217. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 1974 (Chapter 357))
Crashes on high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes under construction; if there are no apparent bodily injuries, drivers must move their vehicles to nearest designated pull-off-area on Capital Beltway. Adding § 33.1-56.2:1. (Patron-Marsden, HB 2232 (F))
Crimes, several; penalties. Amending §§ 8.01-44.4, 8.01-226.9, 16.1-253.2, 18.2-11, 18.2-23, 18.2-46.1, 18.2-46.3, 18.2-57, 18.2-57.2, 18.2-60.3, 18.2-95, 18.2-96.1, 18.2-97, 18.2-103, 18.2-104, 18.2-105.1, 18.2-108.01, 18.2-111, 18.2-152.3, 18.2-152.8, 18.2-181, 18.2-181.1, 18.2-182, 18.2-186, 18.2-186.3, 18.2-187.1, 18.2-188, 18.2-195, 18.2-195.2, 18.2-197, 18.2-270, 18.2-340.37, 19.2-8, 19.2-81, 19.2-215.1, 19.2-270.1, 19.2-289, 19.2-290, 19.2-299.2, 32.1-321.4, 46.2-301, 46.2-341.28, 46.2-357, and 63.2-525; adding § 18.2-95.1. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1422 (F))
Distribution of handbills, etc., in highway right-of-way; adds City of Falls Church and Counties of Hanover and Spotsylvania to list of localities that may prohibit. Amending § 46.2-931. (Patron-Peace, HB 1619 (Chapter 656); McDougle, SB 899 (Chapter 722))
Distribution of handbills, etc., on highways; grants Loudoun County power to regulate. Amending § 46.2-931. (Patron-May, HB 2428 (Chapter 422))
Distribution of handbills, etc., on highways; grants Spotsylvania County power to regulate. Amending § 46.2-931. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1676 (I) See HB1619)
DMV fees; allowed to collect from insurance companies for processing applications for motor vehicle titles when original titles are unavailable. Amending §§ 46.2-632 and 46.2-1603. (Patron-McEachin, SB 1326 (Chapter 171))
DMV records; contract with U.S. Postal Service to get updated addresses from National Change of Address System. Amending §§ 46.2-324, 46.2-342, 46.2-416, and 46.2-606. (Patron-Watkins, SB 1168 (F))
Donor Registry and Public Awareness Fund; changes name of Transplant Council Education Fund thereto, etc. Amending §§ 32.1-292.2, 32.1-297.1, 46.2-342, and 58.1-344.3. (Patron-Howell, SB 949 (Chapter 834))
Driver training programs; transfers to DMV responsibility therefor established for public school system. Amending §§ 46.2-323, 46.2-324.1, 46.2-325, 46.2-334, 46.2-335, 46.2-1700, and 46.2-1702; repealing § 22.1-205. (Patron-Hugo, HB 2605 (F))
Driver’s license; requires minors in planning district 8 to show completion of a 90-minute driver safety course with a parent or guardian prescribed by DMV. Amending § 22.1-205. (Patron-Albo, HB 1782 (Chapter 785))
Driver’s license; requires minors to show completion of a 90-minute driver safety course with a parent or guardian prescribed by DMV. Amending §§ 46.2-334 and 46.2-335. (Patron-Howell, SB 1084 (F))
Driver’s license; suspension for failure to pay jail fees related to prisoner’s keep. Amending § 46.2-395. (Patron-Miller, P.J., HB 1987 (F))
Driver’s license and registration; failure to carry. Amending § 46.2-104. (Patron-McDougle, SB 224 (CD))
Driver’s license, provisional; issuance to person less than 19 years old to attend institution of higher education. Amending § 46.2-334.01. (Patron-Carrico, HB 1653 (Chapter 54))
Driver’s license, provisional; makes cell phone use while driving a primary offense. Amending § 46.2-334.01. (Patron-Barker, SB 1227 (F))
Driver’s license, provisional; primary offense. Amending § 46.2-334.01. (Patron-Barker, SB 723 (CD))
Driver’s license, provisional; repeals provision that allows use of wireless communications devices when lawfully parked or stopped. Amending § 46.2-334.01. (Patron-Jones, D.C., HB 942 (CD))
Driver’s licensees; examination of one believed to be incompetent. Amending § 46.2-322. (Patron-Carrico, HB 1654 (F))
Driver’s licenses; Commissioner of DMV to strengthen examination. (Patron-Poindexter, HB 2273 (F))
Driver’s licenses; suspension thereof of minor who has 10 or more unexcused absences from public school on consecutive days. Amending § 46.2-323; adding § 46.2-334.001. (Patron-Fralin, HB 1826 (Chapter 439))
Driving under influence of alcohol; installation of an ignition interlock as a condition of license restoration for second conviction. Amending § 18.2-271.1. (Patron-McDougle, SB 1463 (Chapter 295))
Driving without a license; person may be placed under arrest if previously convicted of offense. Amending §§ 19.2-390 and 46.2-936. (Patron-Albo, HB 1695 (F))
Driving without license; shall have motor vehicle impounded if previously convicted of certain offenses. Amending § 46.2-301.1. (Patron-Rust, HB 2021 (F))
Electric personal assistive mobility devices, etc.; Transportation Board may authorize operation of bicycles on an Interstate Highway System component if meets certain safety requirements. Amending §§ 46.2-908.1 and 46.2-914. (Patron-Brink, HB 2008 (Chapter 795))
Electric vehicles; creates separate class of property tax for rate purposes. Amending § 58.1-3506. (Patron-Caputo, HB 2592 (Chapter 44))
Electronic filing; DMV may require certain filings or submissions be made electronically. Amending §§ 46.2-216.1, 46.2-706.1, and 58.1-2261; repealing § 46.2-216.2. (Patron-Marsden, HB 2233 (Chapter 419))
Emergency vehicles proceeding past red lights; provides that when proceeding past moving traffic shall stop, maintain a reduced speed, etc. Amending § 46.2-920. (Patron-Puller, SB 847 (F))
Enforcement of traffic light signals; allows law-enforcement officers to arrest or detain persons who violate even if officers are not in uniform. Amending § 46.2-833. (Patron-Jones, HB 2210 (F))
Forestry permits; State Forester may require person who fishes, rides mountain bikes, or rides horses, etc., to obtain. Amending § 10.1-1152. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1473 (Chapter 297))
Fuel fee; allows authorities to pass an ordinance to impose a fee on all motor vehicle violations. Amending § 46.2-1308. (Patron-Stuart, SB 979 (F))
Golf carts; allows governing body of Towns of Irvington or Saxis to authorize operation thereof. Amending § 46.2-916.2. (Patron-Pollard, HB 1773 (Chapter 68); Stuart, SB 911 (Chapter 504))
Golf carts; allows operation on secondary highways within three miles of a motor speedway on same day as a race or race-related event. Amending § 46.2-916.3. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 1905 (Chapter 743))
Golf carts; may cross at intersection controlled by a traffic light in Town of Colonial Beach. Amending § 46.2-916.3. (Patron-Stuart, SB 974 (Chapter 835))
Hampton Roads Transportation Authority; abolished. Amending §§ 33.1-23.03, 58.1-811, 58.1-2403, 58.1-2425, 58.1-3221.3, and sixteenth enactment of Chapter 896, 2007 Acts; repealing §§ 33.1-391.6 through 33.1-391.15, 46.2-755.1, 46.2-755.2, 46.2-1167.1, 58.1-625.1, 58.1-802.1, 58.1-1724.3, 58.1-1724.5, 58.1-1724.6, 58.1-1724.7, 58.1-2402.1, and fifth, sixth, fourteenth, fifteenth, and nineteenth enactments of Chapter 896, 2007 Acts. (Patron-Miller, J.C., SB 995 (F))
Hampton Roads Transportation Authority; abolished, disposition of revenues, etc., to include Hampton Roads metropolitan planning area. Amending §§ 33.1-23.03, 58.1-811, 58.1-2403, 58.1-2425, 58.1-3221.3, and fifth and sixteenth enactments of Chapter 896, 2007 Acts; repealing §§ 33.1-391.6 through 33.1-391.15, 46.2-755.1, 46.2-755.2, 46.2-1167.1, 58.1-625.1, 58.1-802.1, 58.1-1724.3, 58.1-1724.5, 58.1-1724.6, 58.1-1724.7, 58.1-2402.1, and sixth, fourteenth, fifteenth, and nineteenth enactments of Chapter 896, 2007 Acts. (Patron-Oder, HB 1580 (Chapter 864); Miller, J.C., SB 1018 (Chapter 871))
Hampton Roads Transportation Authority; abolishes Authority and taxes, fees, and charges dedicated to financing its operation and programs. Amending §§ 33.1-23.03, 46.2-755.1, 46.2-775.2, 46.2-1167.1, 58.1-605, 58.1-606, 58.1-625.1, 58.1-802.1, 58.1-2402.1, 58.1-3221.3, and sixteenth enactment of Chapter 896, 2007 Acts; repealing §§ 33.1-391.6 through 33.1-391.15, 58.1-1724.3, 58.1-1724.5, 58.1-1724.6, 58.1-1724.7, and fifth, sixth, fourteenth, fifteenth, and nineteenth enactments of Chapter 896, 2007 Acts. (Patron-Miller, J.C., SB 676 (CD))
Hazardous materials; extends disqualification for violation of an out-of-service order to any person operating a commercial vehicle used to transport. Amending § 46.2-341.18:01. (Patron-Valentine, HB 2238 (Chapter 102))
High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes; extends sunset provision allowing those vehicles bearing clean special fuel license plates regardless of number of passengers to use. Amending § 33.1-46.2. (Patron-Plum, HB 1932 (I) See HB2476; Caputo, HB 2299 (I) See HB2476; Hugo, HB 2476 (Chapter 676))
Identification cards, special; allows persons at least 70 years old to exchange driver’s licenses therefor without having to submit birth certificates. Amending § 46.2-345. (Patron-Tata, HB 1690 (F))
Ignition interlock; operation of motor vehicle without, penalty. Amending § 18.2-272. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 1805 (Chapter 71); McDougle, SB 889 (Chapter 255))
Ignition interlock limitations; person who is convicted of DUI is required to have device on first offense as a condition of a restricted license. Amending § 18.2-270.1. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 2041 (F))
Impoundment of motor vehicle; if person driving without an operator’s license was previously convicted of such an offense. Amending § 46.2-301.1. (Patron-Shannon, HB 1860 (I) See HB2021)
Improper driving; penalty. Amending § 46.2-869. (Patron-Norment, SB 1402 (F))
Income tax, state; individual credit for certain new motor vehicle purchases. Adding § 58.1-331.1. (Patron-Stosch, SB 1549 (F))
Inoperable motor vehicles; allows City of Newport News to adopt an ordinance prohibiting any person from keeping more than one on his property except within fully enclosed building. Amending § 15.2-905. (Patron-BaCote, HB 2570 (F))
Keep Our Promise Act of 2009; reinstates Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 1998 for qualifying vehicles. Amending §§ 58.1-3506.1, 58.1-3523, and 58.1-3912; adding §§ 58.1-3524.1 through 58.1-3524.6 and 58.1-3916.01:1; repealing § 58.1-3524. (Patron-Frederick, HB 2203 (F))
Learner’s permits; DMV to refuse an application by a minor who has had more than five unexcused absences in six months preceding application. Amending § 46.2-335. (Patron-Miller, J.H., HB 438 (CD); Miller, J.H., HB 2140 (F))
Learner’s permits; requires applicants to prove their legal presence in U.S. Amending § 46.2-328.1. (Patron-Albo, HB 2548 (F))
License plates; replacement of certain. Amending § 46.2-711. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 235 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance for supporters and alumni of Appalachian School of Law and University of Appalachia College of Pharmacy. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1209 (I) See SB817)
License plates, special; issuance for supporters of Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital Foundation and National D-Day Memorial Foundation. Repealing Chapters 432 and 634, 2008 Acts. (Patron-Landes, HB 1586 (I) See HB2534)
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: CHOOSE LIFE. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 801 (F))
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: SEAFOOD LOVER. (Patron-Lewis, HB 1701 (F))
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: SHAG DANCE CLUBS OF VIRGINIA. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 1427 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing symbols, emblems, or logotypes of business entities. (Patron-Hanger, SB 475 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance to clean special fuel vehicles. Amending § 46.2-749.3. (Patron-Gear, HB 2100 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to members and supporters of Citizens Defense League. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 79 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance to members and supporters of Friends of Blue Ridge Parkway, Inc. (Patron-Ware, O., HB 1626 (F); Smith, SB 828 (I) See SB817; Edwards, SB 862 (I) See SB817)
License plates, special; issuance to members and supporters of International Association of Fire Fighters. (Patron-Puller, SB 809 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to members and supporters of International Association of Fire Fighters. Amending § 46.2-746.8. (Patron-Nichols, HB 2254 (F); Puller, SB 846 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to members of Virginia State Defense Force. Amending § 46.2-743. (Patron-Pollard, HB 1772 (I) See HB2534)
License plates, special; issuance to Purple Heart recipients. Amending § 46.2-742. (Patron-Bell, HB 2399 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of D.C. United soccer team. (Patron-Sickles, HB 2448 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Middle Atlantic Professional Golfers’ Association (MAPGA) Scholarship Foundation. (Patron-Vogel, SB 1488 (I) See SB817)
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. (Patron-Ticer, SB 805 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Road to Revolution state heritage trail. (Patron-Peace, HB 141 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Shenandoah National Park Association. Repealing § 46.2-749.49:1. (Patron-Deeds, SB 1491 (I) See SB817)
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Special Olympics. (Patron-Cox, HB 1717 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Virginia Kids Eat Free program. (Patron-Lucas, SB 804 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Washington Capitals hockey team. (Patron-Whipple, SB 1054 (I) See SB817)
License plates, special; issuance to those bearing legend: REMEMBERING PEARL HARBOR. (Patron-Blevins, SB 1526 (I) See SB817)
License plates, special; issuance to those bearing logotype of Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS). (Patron-Northam, SB 1108 (I) See SB817)
License plates, special; issuance to those celebrating State’s tobacco heritage. (Patron-Wright, HB 1583 (I) See HB2534)
License plates, special; issuance to those promoting tourism and conservation on Northern Neck, and supporters of Shenandoah National Park Trust and Choose Life Virginia Fund. Repealing § 46.2-749.49:1. (Patron-Stuart, SB 817 (Chapter 755))
License plates, special; issuance to veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom. Amending § 46.2-743. (Patron-Bell, HB 2392 (I) See HB2534)
License plates, special; issuance to veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom, members of Virginia State Defense Force, supporters of Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital Foundation and National D-Day Memorial Foundation. Amending §§ 46.2-743 and 46.2-749.5; repealing Chapters 432 and 634, 2008 Acts. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 2534 (Chapter 679))
License plates, special; persons convicted of DUI third or subsequent time to use yellow license plates with red letters and numbers. Amending § 18.2-270; adding § 46.2-726.1. (Patron-Spruill, HB 1281 (CD))
Littering; when matter illegally dumped or ejected from a motor vehicle, in addition to criminal penalty, person shall be ordered to perform community service. Amending § 33.1-346; repealing § 33.1-346.1. (Patron-Smith, SB 1224 (F))
Mechanics’ liens; standards and procedures for abandoned vehicles, storage and repair of motor vehicles, trailers, etc. Amending §§ 18.2-189, 43-32, 43-34, 46.2-208, 46.2-617, 46.2-633, 46.2-640, 46.2-1200, 46.2-1202, 46.2-1206, 46.2-1600, 46.2-1601, 54.1-601, 55-417, 55-418, and 55-419; adding §§ 46.2-644.01, 46.2-644.02, 46.2-644.03, and 46.2-1202.1; repealing §§ 46.2-1204 and 46.2-1208. (Patron-Lohr, HB 2164 (Chapter 664))
Mobile telephone and other wireless electronic devices; use of hands-free accessory while driving. Adding § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Mathieson, HB 904 (CD); Dance, HB 1769 (F); Ticer, SB 874 (F))
Mopeds; driving on suspended license. Amending § 46.2-301. (Patron-Landes, HB 311 (CD))
Motor carrier liability insurance; reduces minimum amount thereof required of operators of trolleys. Amending § 46.2-2053. (Patron-Cole, HB 1627 (F))
Motor fuel tax; joint subcommittee to study desirability and feasibility of replacing with mileage-based fee predicated on vehicle-miles traveled in State. (Patron-Poisson, HJR 626 (F))
Motor fuels tax; converts rates of taxation to percentage rates that shall be calculated by Commissioner of DMV. Amending §§ 58.1-2217, 58.1-2249, 58.1-2289, 58.1-2701, and 58.1-2706. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 1661 (F); Lingamfelter, HB 1846 (F); Barker, SB 1498 (F))
Motor vehicle dealers; disclosure if financing, cancellation of purchaser’s contract to buy a vehicle. Amending §§ 46.2-1530 and 46.2-1542. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1687 (Chapter 783))
Motor vehicle dealers; revises and clarifies responsibilities of manufacturers. Amending §§ 46.2-1569, 46.2-1571, and 46.2-1573. (Patron-Athey, HB 1778 (Chapter 176); Norment, SB 1410 (Chapter 173))
Motor vehicle liability insurance coverage limits; increases, penalty. Amending §§ 8.01-66.1, 38.2-1904, 46.2-214.3, 46.2-419, 46.2-472, 46.2-705, 46.2-706, 46.2-707, 46.2-708, 46.2-902.1, 46.2-1529, 46.2-1530, 46.2-1992.22, 46.2-1992.23, 46.2-1993.22, and 46.2-1993.23; repealing §§ 38.2-3000, 38.2-3001, and 46.2-710. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 1360 (F))
Motorcycle brake lights; to be equipped with a means of varying brightness thereof. Amending § 46.2-1012. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 1906 (Chapter 79))
Motorcycles; certain three-wheeled motor vehicles will be deemed passenger cars. Amending § 46.2-100. (Patron-Petersen, SB 1538 (F))
Motorcycles; issuance by DMV classifications by mail to U.S. Armed Services members, their spouses, and their dependents who hold valid driver’s licenses. Amending § 46.2-328. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1873 (Chapter 77))
Motorcycles; prohibits two to be operated abreast in a single lane, civil penalty. Amending § 46.2-857. (Patron-Janis, HB 1870 (F))
Motorcycles, off-road; prohibits operation thereof on highways. Amending § 46.2-915.1. (Patron-Miller, Y.B., SB 803 (F))
Move-over law; motorists must, if safe to do so, move left when approaching stationary emergency vehicles. Amending § 46.2-921.1. (Patron-Valentine, HB 2542 (F))
Mufflers on motorcycles; muffler system must be in good working order that meets federal standards. Amending §§ 15.2-919 and 46.2-1050. (Patron-Puller, SB 933 (F))
Overload and overweight permits; revises fees. Amending §§ 46.2-685, 46.2-1128, 46.2-1141 through 46.2-1144.1, 46.2-1147, 46.2-1149, 46.2-1149.1, and 46.2-1149.4; adding § 46.2-1139.2; repealing § 46.2-1149.3, second and third enactments of Chapter 738, 2007 Acts, and second enactment of Chapter 864, 2008 Acts. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 2319 (F))
Overload and overweight permits; to establish a new schedule of fees. Amending §§ 46.2-652, 46.2-653, 46.2-685, 46.2-1128, 46.2-1141 through 46.2-1144.1, 46.2-1147, 46.2-1149, 46.2-1149.1, and 46.2-1149.4; adding § 46.2-1139.2; repealing § 46.2-1149.3, second and third enactments of Chapter 738, 2007 Acts, and second enactment of Chapter 864, 2008 Acts. (Patron-Barker, SB 1500 (F))
Overweight/oversize vehicle permits; violation of terms and conditions thereof does not invalidate weight allowed on permit, exceptions. Amending § 46.2-1139. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 2075 (Chapter 456))
Parking; adds pickup and panel trucks to list of vehicles that Fairfax and Prince William Counties, and Towns of Clifton, Herndon, and Vienna may prohibit therefrom on streets in areas zoned for residential use. Amending § 46.2-1224. (Patron-Marsden, HB 2231 (F))
Parking; allows certain counties and towns to prohibit parking of certain vehicles on streets zoned for residential use. Amending § 46.2-1224. (Patron-Albo, HB 1694 (Chapter 183))
Parking; regulation thereof of watercraft, boat trailers, etc., in certain counties. Amending § 46.2-1222.1. (Patron-Stuart, SB 882 (Chapter 535))
Parking Facilities Bond Act of 2009; created. (Patron-Putney, HB 1604 (Chapter 49); Colgan, SB 852 (Chapter 161))
Parking on public highways; allows counties and towns, by ordinance, to regulate. Amending § 46.2-1222.1. (Patron-Petersen, SB 1138 (F))
Pedestrians; grants counties same authority as cities and towns to prohibit loitering on bridges and highway rights-of-way. Amending § 46.2-930. (Patron-Cole, HB 1629 (Chapter 432); Orrock, HB 1675 (I) See HB1629)
Pedestrians; prohibits crossing of railroad grade crossings if a train or locomotive is present or approaching. Adding § 46.2-928.1. (Patron-Ebbin, HB 2011 (F))
Pedestrians and drivers; responsibilities thereof at marked and unmarked crosswalks. Amending §§ 46.2-100, 46.2-821, 46.2-826, 46.2-833, 46.2-834, 46.2-835, 46.2-836, 46.2-904, 46.2-908.1, and 46.2-933; adding §§ 46.2-923.1, 46.2-924.1, and 46.2-924.2; repealing §§ 46.2-923 and 46.2-924. (Patron-Ebbin, HB 2386 (F); Shannon, HB 2520 (I) See HB2386; Barker, SB 1239 (F))
Photo-monitoring systems; removes approval of VDOT of proposed intersections for system. Amending § 15.2-968.1. (Patron-Bouchard, HB 2416 (F))
Public service towing services; prohibits establishment of any regulatory scheme therefor. Amending §§ 46.2-2809 and 46.2-2826. (Patron-Norment, SB 1404 (Chapter 576))
REAL ID Act and citizens’ privacy; prohibits DMV or any other agency of State from using any type of computer chip, etc., on licenses and identification cards. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 841 (F))
REAL ID Act, federal; amends provisions for obtaining driver’s license. Amending §§ 46.2-323, 46.2-328.1, 46.2-330, 46.2-341.12, 46.2-341.15, 46.2-342, 46.2-343, 46.2-344, and 46.2-345; adding § 46.2-323.01. (Patron-Miller, Y.B., SB 1046 (Chapter 872))
Reciprocal agreements with other states; guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor if not in compliance with federal Unified Carrier Registration System. Amending § 46.2-703. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1206 (Chapter 563))
Red or red and white warning lights; updates existing authorization for use thereof on security vehicles of Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Inc. in City of Newport News. Amending § 46.2-1023. (Patron-Miller, J.C., SB 992 (Chapter 595))
Regional jail vehicles; equipped with colored warning lights. Amending § 46.2-1022. (Patron-Houck, SB 527 (CD))
Repossessed vehicles; person purchasing in another state may sell that vehicle in State without obtaining a State title. Adding § 46.2-633.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1722 (Chapter 185); Marsden, HB 2510 (I) See HB1722; Blevins, SB 1415 (Chapter 691))
Restricted driver’s license; court to provide during period of suspension. Amending § 46.2-301. (Patron-BaCote, HB 2571 (Chapter 390); Reynolds, SB 310 (CD))
Restricted license eligibility while license is suspended; allows a court to issue. Amending § 46.2-301. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 1343 (Chapter 764))
Safety belt enforcement; allows for primary enforcement when violations are observed by law-enforcement officers at traffic safety checkpoints. Amending § 46.2-1094. (Patron-Norment, SB 1408 (F))
Safety belt ordinances; allows local body to enact consistent with state law. Amending § 46.2-1094. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 2384 (F))
Safety belt use; extends requirement for all occupants of a motor vehicle. Amending § 46.2-1094. (Patron-Barker, SB 1502 (F))
Safety belts; makes non-use of a primary offense. Amending § 46.2-1094. (Patron-Barlow, HB 2253 (F); Amundson, HB 2339 (F); Blevins, SB 970 (I) See SB1161; Saslaw, SB 1161 (F))
Safety lap belts and shoulder harness; admissibility of evidence of nonuse in civil actions. Amending §§ 46.2-1092, 46.2-1094, and 46.2-1095; adding § 8.01-419.2. (Patron-Quayle, SB 1428 (F))
Scrap metal processors; seller to provide his driver’s license number. Amending § 59.1-136.3. (Patron-Lohr, HB 887 (CD))
Security officer, private; changed from private security guard. Amending §§ 46.2-1243, 46.2-1254, and 46.2-1255. (Patron-Valentine, HB 2236 (F))
Smoking in cars; unlawful for a person thereto when a minor is present, civil penalty. Adding § 46.2-112.1. (Patron-Northam, SB 1106 (F))
Special license plates for disabled veterans; amends definition, allow any veteran receiving disabled parking license plates to receive. Amending § 46.2-100. (Patron-Ingram, HB 2556 (F))
Speed limit; adds Albemarle County to list where maximum speed limit on nonsurface treated highways is 35 miles per hour. Amending § 46.2-873.1. (Patron-Toscano, HB 1837 (Chapter 74))
Speed limit; allows towns to increase 25 mph speed limit on roads in business and residence districts. Amending § 46.2-874. (Patron-Vogel, SB 1261 (F))
Speed limit; provides for a 70 miles per hour speed limit on certain portions of I-95 and I-295. Amending § 46.2-870. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 1817 (F))
Studded tires; allows emergency vehicles to operate therewith year round. Amending § 46.2-1044. (Patron-Wright, HB 2533 (Chapter 118))
Suspended operators license; forfeiture of motor vehicle for driving therewith. Amending § 19.2-386.16. (Patron-Crockett-Stark, HB 2553 (F))
Suspension of license; failure or refusal to pay fines or costs. Amending § 46.2-395. (Patron-Miller, J.H., HB 2561 (F))
Temporary vehicle registrations and overload and overweight permits; revises fees. Amending §§ 46.2-652, 46.2-653, 46.2-685, 46.2-1128, 46.2-1141 through 46.2-1144.1, 46.2-1147, 46.2-1149, 46.2-1149.1, and 46.2-1149.4; adding § 46.2-1139.2; repealing § 46.2-1149.3, second and third enactments of Chapter 738, 2007 Acts, and second enactment of Chapter 864, 2008 Acts. (Patron-Miller, Y.B., SB 1048 (F))
T&M trailer and motorcycle dealers; provides for collection of purchaser’s on-line filing fees thereby. Amending §§ 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-Oder, HB 1706 (Chapter 60))
Towing and recovery licensure; extends date which a person engaging in towing needs a valid license from Board. Amending §§ 46.2-2812, 46.2-2814, 46.2-2819, 46.2-2820, and 46.2-2824. (Patron-Howell, A.T., HB 2505 (Chapter 117); Wagner, SB 1449 (Chapter 164))
Towing and Recovery Operators, Board of; exemption, etc., in a locality imposing a coal severance tax from powers and regulations thereof. Adding § 46.2-2800.1. (Patron-Bowling, HB 2276 (F))
Towing and Recovery Operators, Board of; membership, powers, and duties relating to suspension, revocation, and refusal to renew licenses. Amending §§ 2.2-4024, 46.2-2800, 46.2-2801, 46.2-2805, 46.2-2806, 46.2-2809, 46.2-2814, 46.2-2816, 46.2-2821, 46.2-2825, and 46.2-2827; adding §§ 46.2-2825.1 through 46.2-2825.4; repealing §§ 46.2-2810, 46.2-2818, and 46.2-2824. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 2169 (Chapter 806))
Towing and Recovery Operators, Board of; postpones effective date of any regulations promulgated by Board. Amending §§ 46.2-2809, 46.2-2814, 46.2-2819, 46.2-2820, and 46.2-2824. (Patron-Peace, HB 1296 (CD))
Towing and Recovery Operators, Board of; regulations governing public safety towing apply only to towing services requested by state law-enforcement agencies. Amending §§ 46.2-2809 and 46.2-2826. (Patron-Pogge, HB 1747 (Chapter 63))
Traffic accident reports; increases amount of damage threshold to be reported by law-enforcement officers. Amending § 46.2-373. (Patron-Deeds, SB 39 (Chapter 1))
Traffic infractions, prepayable; payment of costs. Amending §§ 16.1-69.40:1 and 16.1-69.40:2. (Patron-Saxman, HB 323 (CD))
Traffic lights; creates Class 1 misdemeanor for running red light. Amending § 46.2-833. (Patron-McDougle, SB 115 (CD))
Transportation funding and administration; certain revenues attributable to economic growth in Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Salem, and Staunton Highway Construction Districts, report. Amending §§ 15.2-4838.1, 15.2-4840, 33.1-23.03, 58.1-811, 58.1-2403, 58.1-2425, 58.1-3221.3, and fifth and sixteenth enactments of Chapter 896, 2007 Acts; adding §§ 15.2-4841 and 33.1-391.17 through 33.1-391.24; repealing §§ 33.1-391.6 through 33.1-391.15, 46.2-755.1, 46.2-755.2, 46.2-1167.1, 58.1-625.1, 58.1-802.1, 58.1-2402.1, 58.1-3825.1, 58.1-1724.2 through 58.1-1724.7, and sixth, thirteenth, fourteenth, fifteenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth enactments of Chapter 896, 2007 Acts. (Patron-Oder, HB 1579 (F))
Transportation surcharge; issuance or renewal of most special license plates and license plates bearing reserved numbers or letters. Adding § 46.2-726.1. (Patron-Watkins, SB 1167 (F))
Trespassing vehicle; local regulation of removal and immobilization thereof. Amending § 46.2-1232. (Patron-Rust, HB 1724 (Chapter 186); Miller, J.C., SB 997 (Chapter 544))
Unattended children in motor vehicle; definition of child abuse and neglect. Amending § 16.1-228. (Patron-Vogel, SB 1265 (F))
Vehicle license fees and taxes; allows localities to exempt veterans and surviving spouses of veterans. Amending § 46.2-752. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2182 (Chapter 366); Puckett, SB 1200 (Chapter 843))
Vehicle license plates; provides for display of one license plate on vehicles. Amending §§ 46.2-711 and 46.2-715. (Patron-Cole, HB 1731 (F); Cuccinelli, SB 937 (F))
Vehicle safety inspection; extends to five business days amount of time a person in armed forces has to get inspection upon returning to State. Amending § 46.2-1158.1. (Patron-Saslaw, SB 1159 (Chapter 523))
Vehicle safety inspections; codifies exceptions thereto set forth in gubernatorial proclamation of July 2006. Amending § 46.2-1157. (Patron-Nichols, HB 2485 (Chapter 115))
Vehicle safety inspections; exemptions for certain commercial motor vehicles, trailers, and semitrailers used in interstate commerce therefrom. Amending § 46.2-1157. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1027 (Chapter 514))
Vehicle safety inspections; prohibits issuance of inspection sticker for any vehicle with tires over 10 years old. Adding § 46.2-1042.1. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 2036 (F))
Vehicle safety inspections; required every 24 months instead of every 12 months. Amending §§ 46.2-1158 and 46.2-1167. (Patron-Locke, SB 526 (CD))
Vehicle safety inspections; State Police to accept data required to be submitted to them by official inspection stations in electronic form. Amending § 46.2-1163. (Patron-Carrico, HB 2317 (Chapter 241))
Vehicle weight limit statutes; enforcement by local law-enforcement agencies. Adding § 46.2-1138.3. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 558 (CD))
Voter registration, online; applicants who possess a driver’s license or identification card issued by DMV shall be eligible to register electronically. Amending §§ 24.2-418, 24.2-418.1, 24.2-423, 24.2-424, 24.2-441, 24.2-443.2, 24.2-444, and 24.2-1004. (Patron-Poisson, HB 1607 (F))
Weight limit extension; vehicles using an auxiliary power unit or idle reduction technology. Adding § 46.2-1129.1. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 2073 (Chapter 92))
Weight limits for gravel trucks; extends sunset provision thereon. Amending § 46.2-1143. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2185 (I) See HB1752)
Weight limits for gravel trucks; repeals sunset provision on statute. Amending § 46.2-1143. (Patron-Bowling, HB 1622 (I) See HB1752)
Weight limits for gravel trucks, coal haulers, etc.; extends sunset provision thereon, overweight permit fee for tank wagon vehicles. Amending § 46.2-1143 and second enactment of Chapter 864, 2008 Acts; repealing third enactment of Chapter 738, 2007 Acts. (Patron-Carrico, HB 1752 (Chapter 188))
Wireless telecommunications devices; prohibits use of text messaging while driving certain vehicles. Adding § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Howell, A.T., HB 1615 (I) See HB1876; Cosgrove, HB 1876 (Chapter 661); Scott, J.M., HB 2380 (I) See HB1876)
Wireless telecommunications devices; prohibits use of while driving except in an emergency. Adding § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Howell, A.T., HB 1659 (F); Mathieson, HB 1955 (F); Blevins, SB 966 (I) See SB874)
Wireless telecommunications devices; prohibits use of while operating commercial motor vehicles. Adding § 46.2-1088.7. (Patron-Martin, SB 1444 (F))
2009 Cumulative Index of Bills, Joint Resolutions, and Resolutions - 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 06/03/09