2011 SESSION

Convened January 12, 2011 -

MOTOR VEHICLES

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation

(C) Carried over from 2010 Session (CD) Carried over but died in committee on or before 12/2/2010

Abandoned and salvage vehicles; definition, any licensee who utilizes machinery to crush a vehicle must apply for a permit, penalty. Amending §§ 46.2-1200, 46.2-1603.1, 46.2-1605, and 46.2-1609. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 2457 (Chapter 824))

Abandoned motor vehicle; definition. Amending § 46.2-1200. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 2163 (Chapter 487))

Administrative impoundment of vehicle; adds certain driving on suspended or revoked license offenses to list of instances. Amending § 46.2-301.1. (Patron-Rust, HB 1959 (F))

Administrative suspension of license; changes period upon arrest for a DUI from seven to 60 days. Amending § 46.2-391.2. (Patron-Barker, SB 1075 (F))

Aggravated involuntary manslaughter; punishment when committed by unlicensed driver. Amending § 18.2-36.1. (Patron-Peace, HB 1601 (F))

Airport shuttle service; provides for same treatment of carriers in Henrico County as for those in City of Norfolk. Amending §§ 46.2-2005 and 46.2-2080. (Patron-Watkins, SB 792 (Chapter 424))

Alcoholic beverage control; provides for suspension or revocation of license unless licensee is actively engaged in providing assistance to intoxicated persons loitering on licensee’s premises. Amending § 4.1-225. (Patron-Comstock, HB 2523 (F))

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs); allows over-the-road operation at certain locations in Tazewell County. Amending § 46.2-915.1. (Patron-Crockett-Stark, HB 2413 (Chapter 822))

Automobile clubs; shall not include services offered or provided through a telematics system. Amending § 13.1-400.1. (Patron-Wampler, SB 674 (CD))

Bicycle operation; allows City of Charlottesville to permit in either direction of traffic on one-way roadways and highways. Amending § 46.2-806. (Patron-Deeds, SB 1234 (F))

Bicycles; prohibits operating in willful or wanton disregard of safety of persons or property. Adding § 46.2-908.1:1. (Patron-Deeds, SB 905 (F))

Bridge vertical clearance; responsibility of signage. Amending § 46.2-1110. (Patron-Carrico, HB 1726 (Chapter 620))

Carbon dioxide emissions; defers U.S. Environmental Protection Agency enforcement of any standards or cap and trade provisions that are included in federal Clean Air Act. Adding § 10.1-1306.1. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1319 (CD))

Cell phones; Virginia Tech Transportation Institute to study disincentives for use in motor vehicles. (Patron-May, HJR 621 (F))

Cell phones or other wireless telecommunications devices; prohibited use while driving, exception. Amending § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Watts, HB 1630 (F))

Centralized fleet; Department of General Services, et al., to establish plan for vehicles to use alternative fuels. Amending § 2.2-1176. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 2282 (Chapter 813))

Centralized fleet; Department of General Services to promulgate minimum mileage standards. Amending § 2.2-1178. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1106 (Chapter 611))

Child support; suspension of driver’s license for failure to pay. Amending § 46.2-320. (Patron-Puller, SB 760 (F))

Citations for vehicle equipment violations; if defects are remedied within 24 hours, case dismissed. Adding § 46.2-1003.1. (Patron-Quayle, SB 1157 (F))

Commercial driver’s licenses; revises statutes relating to motor carriers for issuance of overweight and oversize permits and eliminating certain requirements. Amending §§ 33.1-46.2, 46.2-341.12, 46.2-341.20, 46.2-668, 46.2-711, 46.2-755, 46.2-2000, 46.2-2000.1, 46.2-2001.3, 46.2-2005, 46.2-2011.4, 46.2-2011.8, 46.2-2011.27, 46.2-2075, 46.2-2096, 46.2-2099.4, 46.2-2099.5, 46.2-2100, 46.2-2108.2, 46.2-2108.4 through 46.2-2109, 46.2-2115, 46.2-2116, 46.2-2118, 46.2-2119, 46.2-2120, 46.2-2122, 46.2-2123, 46.2-2124, 46.2-2132, 46.2-2133, 46.2-2135, 46.2-2136, 46.2-2137, 46.2-2143, 46.2-2144, 46.2-2146, 46.2-2147, 46.2-2150, 46.2-2151, 46.2-2155, 46.2-2156, 58.1-2259, 58.1-2402, 58.1-2426, and 58.1-2701; adding §§ 46.2-208.2 and 46.2-2099.44; repealing §§ 46.2-696, 46.2-2084, 46.2-2097, 46.2-2097.1, and 46.2-2099.6. (Patron-McWaters, SB 1281 (Chapter 889))

Commercial vehicles; prohibits driving on left-most lanes of certain interstate highways. Amending § 46.2-803.1. (Patron-Cox, J.A., HB 1946 (F))

Commercial vehicles; prohibits persons for whom registration with Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry is required from driving certain commercial vehicles. Amending §§ 46.2-339, 46.2-341.9, and 46.2-341.10; adding § 46.2-341.18:3. (Patron-May, HB 2026 (Chapter 477))

Commercial vehicles; prohibits persons for whom registration with Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry is required from driving certain vehicles. Amending §§ 46.2-339, 46.2-341.9, 46.2-341.10, and 46.2-341.16; adding § 46.2-341.18:3. (Patron-Carrico, HB 1733 (I) See HB2026; Obenshain, SB 807 (F))

Commissioners of the revenue; powers and duties. Amending §§ 58.1-604.2 and 58.1-613. (Patron-Petersen, SB 1226 (Chapter 674))

Converted vehicles; definition, certain vehicles need not be examined by DMV. Amending §§ 46.2-1600 and 46.2-1605. (Patron-Toscano, HB 1873 (F))

Correctional facilities, local; collection of fees and costs. Amending § 46.2-395; adding §§ 53.1-127.2 through 53.1-127.6. (Patron-Quayle, SB 1421 (F))

Demolished or dismantled motor vehicles; licensee requirements. Adding § 46.2-1608.2. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 2458 (Chapter 279))

Disabled parking; contents of permanent windshield placards. Amending § 46.2-1240. (Patron-Petersen, SB 835 (F))

Disabled parking placards; will be valid for no more than five years. Amending § 46.2-1241. (Patron-Miller, J.C., SB 1293 (F))

Disabled veteran; definition. Amending § 46.2-100. (Patron-Cole, HB 20 (CD))

Disposition of driver’s licenses; court shall not order surrender of license under certain conditions. Amending § 46.2-398. (Patron-Albo, HB 2391 (Chapter 271))

DMV offices and agencies; agreements with commissioner of the revenue. Amending § 46.2-205. (Patron-Marsh, SB 776 (F))

DMV offices and agencies; agreements with commissioner of the revenue, treasurers, or local governing body. Amending § 46.2-205. (Patron-Petersen, SB 1225 (I) See SB776)

Driver education; school boards in Planning District 8 to make available to certain students. Amending § 22.1-205. (Patron-Sickles, HB 2439 (Chapter 346))

Driver information; DMV to release to Virginia Council of Girl Scouts about volunteers with Council. Amending § 46.2-208. (Patron-Miller, Y.B., SB 1389 (Chapter 321))

Driver’s license; suspension for failure to pay child support. Amending § 46.2-320. (Patron-Athey, HB 1694 (Chapter 773))

Driver’s license and motor vehicle registration applications; DMV to provide electronic means for contributions to Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic. Amending §§ 46.2-323 and 46.2-604. (Patron-Stolle, HB 1243 (CD))

Driver’s license holders; DMV-required examinations of holders thought to be incompetent to be performed by licensed physician assistants. Amending § 46.2-322. (Patron-Quayle, SB 1144 (Chapter 441))

Driver’s license holders, provisional; makes cell phone use while driving a primary offense. Amending § 46.2-334.01. (Patron-Barker, SB 1047 (F))

Driver’s license, permit, or special identification card; presentation of birth certificate or other verifiable document issued by state agency is sufficient to prove U.S. citizenship when applying to DMV. Amending § 46.2-328.1. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1520 (F))

Driver’s license reinstatement fees; additional fees for persons with multiple current suspensions or revocations. Amending § 46.2-411. (Patron-Tata, HB 1791 (Chapter 54); Puckett, SB 1020 (Chapter 71))

Driver’s licenses and identification cards; documents required for renewal, reissue, or duplication to be compliant with REAL ID. Amending §§ 46.2-323, 46.2-323.1, 46.2-328.1, 46.2-330, 46.2-341.12, 46.2-343, and 46.2-345. (Patron-Miller, Y.B., SB 256 (CD))

Driver’s licenses or special identification cards; DMV to accept birth registration cards issued by State as proof of legal presence on applications. (Patron-Cleaveland, HB 1482 (F))

Driver’s licenses, permits, and special identification cards; DMV to cancel any issued when notified by federal government agency that individual is not U.S. citizen, etc. Amending § 46.2-328.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1651 (Chapter 396))

Driving under influence of alcohol; person convicted is required to have an ignition interlock on first offense as a condition of restricted license. Amending §§ 18.2-270.1 and 18.2-271.1. (Patron-McEachin, SB 1118 (F))

Driving under influence of alcohol; underage drinking and driving is punishable as Class 1 misdemeanor. Amending § 18.2-266.1. (Patron-Janis, HB 1407 (Chapter 683); Marsden, SB 770 (Chapter 134))

Driving under influence of alcohol, laws of other states; allows analogous state laws to be used as prior DUI convictions if it criminalizes operation of a motor vehicle. Amending § 18.2-270. (Patron-Cleaveland, HB 773 (CD))

DUI ignition interlock; limitations on driver convicted of DUI. Amending § 18.2-270.1. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 1589 (F))

Electronic tracking devices; prohibits person from placing in or on vehicle to track location, etc., of person for use in opposition research. Adding § 18.2-60.5. (Patron-Byron, HB 2320 (I) See HB2032)

Electronic tracking devices; prohibits person from placing, through intentionally deceptive means, in or on vehicle, penalty. Adding § 18.2-60.5. (Patron-May, HB 2032 (F); Vogel, SB 1251 (F))

Electronic tracking devices; unauthorized installation or placement in motor vehicle, penalty. Adding § 18.2-60.5. (Patron-Vogel, SB 599 (CD))

Eluding police; vehicle driven shall be forfeited and sold by sheriff. Amending §§ 4.1-340 and 19.2-386.16. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 1403 (F); McQuinn, HB 2211 (I) See HB1403)

Emergency vehicles; proceeding past any steady or flashing red signals, traffic lights, etc. Amending § 46.2-920. (Patron-Puller, SB 762 (Chapter 629))

Firearms; civil immunity for employers who do not prohibit their employees from storing in their vehicles. Adding § 8.01-226.8:1. (Patron-Pogge, HB 2380 (F))

Flashing amber warning lights; allows certain state vehicles performing environmental functions to be equipped. Amending § 46.2-1025. (Patron-Edmunds, HB 2372 (Chapter 268))

Fuels taxes; annually adjusted. Amending §§ 58.1-2217, 58.1-2249, 58.1-2701, and 58.1-2706. (Patron-Hanger, SB 343 (CD))

Game and Inland Fisheries, Department of; parking violations on their properties, civil penalty. Amending § 29.1-113. (Patron-Watts, HB 1629 (Chapter 768))

Golf cart and utility vehicle; fixes a punctuation error to clarify exceptions for use on highways. Amending § 46.2-916.3. (Patron-Habeeb, HB 2429 (Chapter 68))

Golf carts; clarifies existing law pertaining to crossing highways. Amending § 46.2-916.3. (Patron-Stuart, SB 871 (Chapter 140))

Golf carts and utility vehicles; authorizes limited over-the-road operation by Department of Conservation and Recreation employees. Amending §§ 46.2-916.2 and 46.2-916.3. (Patron-Robinson, HB 1972 (Chapter 469))

Handheld personal communication devices; repeals secondary enforcement provision of statute prohibiting texting, etc., while driving. Amending § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Spruill, HB 1489 (F); Kory, HB 1546 (F); Barker, SB 1042 (F))

Handheld personal communications devices; fines for texting while driving shall be doubled if committed within a highway work zone. Amending § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Sickles, HB 2307 (F))

Handheld personal communications devices; prohibits any use thereof while operating motor vehicle, bicycle, etc., penalty. Amending § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Howell, A.T., HB 1404 (F))

High-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes; when a vehicle crashes on lanes under construction on certain interstates, drivers must move vehicles to nearest designated pull-off area. Adding § 33.1-56.2:1. (Patron-Marsden, SB 1167 (F))

High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes; extends sunset provision on use by vehicle with clean special fuel license plates. Amending § 33.1-46.2. (Patron-Greason, HB 1432 (Chapter 735); Plum, HB 1754 (I) See HB1432; Barker, SB 1034 (F))

Highway rumble strips; requires installation along all highways with speed limits of 55 miles per hour or more. Adding § 33.1-223.2:25. (Patron-Blevins, SB 1370 (F))

Income tax, state; clean special fuels motor vehicle and plug-in electric motor vehicle tax credit. Adding § 58.1-339.12. (Patron-Sickles, HB 2308 (F))

Income tax, state; credit for diesel power to natural gas power truck conversion. Adding § 58.1-339.12. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2109 (F))

Income tax, state; extends sunset date for clean fuel vehicle and advanced cellulosic biofuels job creation tax credit. Amending § 58.1-439.1. (Patron-Ticer, SB 1236 (Chapter 176); Wagner, SB 1404 (I) See SB1236)

Inspection of motor vehicles; exceptions to requirements. Amending §§ 16.1-69.48:1, 17.1-275.7, 46.2-700, 46.2-908.3, 46.2-1157, and 46.2-1158.1; adding §§ 46.2-1158.01 and 46.2-1158.02; repealing § 46.2-1161. (Patron-McDougle, SB 915 (Chapter 283))

Jurisdictional limits of courts; increases maximum civil limit of general district courts. Amending §§ 8.01-195.4, 16.1-77, 43-34, and 46.2-644.03. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 1590 (Chapter 14); McEachin, SB 774 (Chapter 702))

License plates; issuance to persons delivering unladen vehicles. Amending § 46.2-733. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1904 (Chapter 103))

License plates, special; DMV to identify those which a portion of fee benefits a charitable organization. Amending § 46.2-725. (Patron-Quayle, SB 1154 (F))

License plates, special; eliminates fee for issuance or renewal of Purple Heart license plates. Amending § 46.2-742. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1013 (Chapter 436))

License plates, special; fees for certain disabled veterans. Amending § 46.2-739. (Patron-Cole, HB 1472 (F))

License plates, special; increases minimum number of prepaid applications DMV must receive before issuing. Amending § 46.2-725. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 2128 (Chapter 115))

License plates, special; issuance to certain business entities with fleets of vehicles. Adding § 46.2-725.2. (Patron-Brink, HB 1799 (Chapter 56))

License plates, special; issuance to members and former members of U.S. Navy. Amending § 46.2-743. (Patron-Janis, HB 234 (CD); Stolle, HB 840 (CD))

License plates, special; issuance to members and former members of U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force. Amending § 46.2-743. (Patron-Anderson, HB 1370 (CD))

License plates, special; issuance to members and supporters of Friends of Blue Ridge Parkway, Inc. (Patron-Putney, HB 1276 (CD); Putney, HB 1502 (I) See HB1418)

License plates, special; issuance to supporters celebrating centennial of Fort Belvoir. (Patron-Puller, SB 761 (Chapter 422))

License plates, special; issuance to supporters of James River Park System. (Patron-McQuinn, HB 1312 (CD); McQuinn, HB 2414 (I) See HB1418)

License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Relay for Life. (Patron-Lohr, HB 616 (CD))

License plates, special; issuance to those bearing legend; A LIFE LIKE YOURS and to members and supporters of The Arc of Virginia. (Patron-Hope, HB 1816 (F))

License plates, special; issuance to those bearing legend: DONT TREAD ON ME, bearing national motto: “In God We Trust”, members and supporters of Friends of Blue Ridge Parkway, Inc., and supporters of James River Park System. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 1418 (Chapter 760))

License plates, special; issuance to those bearing legend: IN REMEMBRANCE, APRIL 16, 2007. (Patron-Torian, HB 2245 (F); Marsden, SB 804 (F))

License plates, special; issuance to those bearing national motto: “In God We Trust.” (Patron-Bell, Richard P., HB 75 (CD); Bell, Richard P., HB 1408 (I) See HB1418; Obenshain, SB 811 (Chapter 631))

License plates, special; issuance to those celebrating Smith Mountain Lake. (Patron-Poindexter, HB 2054 (F))

License plates, special; issuance to those marking bicentennial of American War of 1812. (Patron-Peace, HB 1603 (Chapter 33))

License plates, special; issuance to those with certain medical conditions. (Patron-Cox, M.K., HB 420 (CD))

License plates, special; issuance to veterans who are members of American Legion. Amending § 46.2-743. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 1821 (F))

License plates, special; makes those issued to Association of Realtors revenue-sharing. Amending § 46.2-746.8. (Patron-Houck, SB 170 (CD))

License plates, special; repeals references to those with expired authorizations. Repealing §§ 46.2-742.1:1, 46.2-749.16:1, 46.2-749.61, 46.2-749.108, 46.2-749.112, and Sections 2, 4, and 5 of Chapter 776, 2010 Acts. (Patron-Landes, HB 1454 (Chapter 21))

Lien of keeper of garage; storage charges. Amending § 46.2-644.01. (Patron-Miller, P.J., HB 1564 (F))

Maximum speed limits; shall be 60 miles per hour where indicated by lawfully placed signs. Amending § 46.2-870. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 2349 (F))

Mercury switches; extends sunset provision on law that requires removal thereof in certain motor vehicles prior to their demolition. Amending third enactment of Chapters 16 and 163, 2006 Acts. (Patron-Watkins, SB 793 (Chapter 311))

Moped; definition. Amending § 46.2-100. (Patron-Robinson, HB 2374 (Chapter 128))

Mopeds; any city by ordinance may prohibit operation on certain highways. Amending § 46.2-914. (Patron-Ward, HB 1618 (F))

Mopeds; riders and passengers required to wear helmets. Amending §§ 46.2-914 and 46.2-915.2. (Patron-Crockett-Stark, HB 1764 (F))

Motor carriers; regulation by DMV. Amending §§ 33.1-46.2, 46.2-341.12, 46.2-341.20, 46.2-668, 46.2-711, 46.2-755, 46.2-2000, 46.2-2000.1, 46.2-2001.3, 46.2-2005, 46.2-2011.4, 46.2-2011.8, 46.2-2011.27, 46.2-2075, 46.2-2096, 46.2-2099.4, 46.2-2099.5, 46.2-2100, 46.2-2108.2, 46.2-2108.4 through 46.2-2109, 46.2-2115, 46.2-2116, 46.2-2118, 46.2-2119, 46.2-2120, 46.2-2122, 46.2-2123, 46.2-2124, 46.2-2132, 46.2-2133, 46.2-2135, 46.2-2136, 46.2-2137, 46.2-2143, 46.2-2144, 46.2-2146, 46.2-2147, 46.2-2150, 46.2-2151, 46.2-2155, 46.2-2156, 58.1-2259, 58.1-2402, 58.1-2426, and 58.1-2701; adding §§ 46.2-208.2 and 46.2-2099.44; repealing §§ 46.2-696, 46.2-2084, 46.2-2097, 46.2-2097.1, and 46.2-2099.6. (Patron-Cox, J.A., HB 1945 (Chapter 881))

Motor carriers of passengers; contract bus and passenger carriers obtain a permit from DMV before operating on State highways. Amending §§ 46.2-2096, 46.2-2097.1, and 46.2-2099.2. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 546 (CD))

Motor fuel inspection; affixation of decal showing state and federal taxes. Amending §§ 3.2-5609 and 59.1-152. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 1210 (F))

Motor Vehicle Dealer Board; Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services to designate someone to serve in his place on Board, etc., motor vehicle dealers to have Internet connections, etc. Amending §§ 46.2-1503, 46.2-1510, 46.2-1519, 46.2-1529, 46.2-1530, 46.2-1910, 46.2-1919, 46.2-1929, 46.2-1930, 46.2-1992.8, 46.2-1992.17, 46.2-1992.22, 46.2-1992.23, 46.2-1993.8, 46.2-1993.17, 46.2-1993.22, and 46.2-1993.23. (Patron-Carrico, HB 2011 (Chapter 791))

Motor vehicle dealer, manufacturer, etc.; burden of proving by preponderance of evidence in hearings before Commissioner. Amending § 46.2-1573. (Patron-McDougle, SB 1437 (Chapter 650))

Motor vehicle dealers; bonding requirements, limitations on recoveries from Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund. Amending §§ 46.2-1527.1, 46.2-1527.2 and 46.2-1527.5. (Patron-Garrett, HB 1838 (Chapter 407))

Motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers; places limitations and conditions on relationship. Amending § 46.2-1569. (Patron-Athey, HB 1696 (Chapter 774); Norment, SB 1191 (Chapter 856))

Motor vehicle emissions; testing procedures. Amending § 46.2-1176. (Patron-Stuart, SB 993 (F))

Motor vehicle insurance; premiums based on credit information. Amending §§ 38.2-2212, 38.2-2213, and 38.2-2234. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 1430 (F))

Motor vehicle rental tax; shall be determined by Tax Commissioner, exemptions. Amending §§ 33.1-221.1:1.1, 46.2-711, 46.2-755, 58.1-604.1, 58.1-2401 through 58.1-2404, 58.1-2411, 58.1-2419, 58.1-2420, 58.1-2421, 58.1-2424, 58.1-2425, and 58.1-3510; adding §§ 58.1-1734 through 58.1-1741; repealing §§ 58.1-2407 through 58.1-2410 and 58.1-2412 through 58.1-2417. (Patron-Brink, HB 1798 (Chapter 405); Stosch, SB 1132 (Chapter 639))

Motor vehicle safety belts; makes nonuse a primary offense. Amending § 46.2-1094. (Patron-Barlow, HB 2136 (F))

Motor vehicle sales and use tax; exemption to include certain four-wheel plug-in electric vehicles. Amending §§ 58.1-2401, 58.1-2402, and 58.1-2403. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1086 (F))

Motor vehicle title loans; caps interest rate. Amending § 6.2-2216. (Patron-Locke, SB 751 (F))

Motor vehicle title loans; eliminates provisions that prevent lenders from making loans to individuals whose motor vehicle is registered in another state. Amending §§ 6.2-2201, 6.2-2215, and 6.2-2225. (Patron-Saslaw, SB 1367 (Chapter 418))

Motor vehicle title loans, payday loans, and open-end credit plans; caps interest rate. Amending §§ 6.2-312, 6.2-1816, 6.2-1817, 6.2-1818, and 6.2-2216. (Patron-Oder, HB 1441 (F))

Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund; increases maximum claim of one judgment creditor. Amending §§ 46.2-1527.5 and 46.2-1527.9. (Patron-Marsden, SB 1372 (F))

Motor vehicles; passing of bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, etc. Amending §§ 46.2-816, 46.2-838, and 46.2-839. (Patron-Toscano, HB 1683 (F); Ebbin, HB 2194 (F); McDougle, SB 928 (F))

Motor vehicles; provides an option for permanent registrations. Amending §§ 46.2-214.3 and 46.2-646. (Patron-Barlow, HB 2135 (F))

Motor Vehicles, Department of; vision screening. Amending §§ 46.2-311 and 46.2-334. (Patron-Garrett, HB 2528 (F))

Motor Vehicles, Virginia Department of; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study implementation of “legal presence”. (Patron-Englin, HJR 678 (F))

Motorcycles; prohibits children under age eight from riding. Amending § 46.2-909. (Patron-Stolle, HB 1850 (F))

Motorcycles and mopeds; VDOT to prohibit use of certain bridges during periods of high winds. Adding § 33.1-223.2:25. (Patron-Lucas, SB 740 (F))

Move over law; if changing lanes is unsafe when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle, driver must slow vehicle by at least 10 miles per hour. Amending § 46.2-921.1. (Patron-Robinson, HB 1970 (F))

Open container of alcohol; no person shall possess in passenger area of a motor vehicle upon a public highway, civil penalty. Adding § 46.2-800.3. (Patron-Purkey, HB 1637 (F); Barker, SB 1035 (F))

Oversize and overweight permits; Transportation Board has authority to limit control on certain highways. Amending § 46.2-1140. (Patron-Cox, J.A., HB 2403 (F))

Overweight farm machinery and agricultural multipurpose drying units; prohibits operation on any Interstate Highway System component when axle and gross weights are over certain amounts. Amending § 46.2-1102. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 1558 (Chapter 331))

Overweight permits; provides for issuance for operation of certain vehicles used for hauling farm animal feed. Adding § 46.2-1144.2. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 1827 (F))

Overweight vehicles; Commissioner of DMV, et al., shall develop comprehensive, tiered schedule of fees, etc. Amending Chapter 188, 2009 Acts. (Patron-May, HB 2022 (Chapter 793))

Parking; regulation of certain vehicles in Hanover County. Amending § 46.2-1222.1. (Patron-Cox, J.A., HB 1551 (Chapter 201))

Parking in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities; increases maximum fine. Amending § 46.2-1242. (Patron-Englin, HB 1677 (F))

Passing a stopped school bus; punishes as reckless driving. Amending §§ 46.2-844 and 46.2-859. (Patron-Vogel, SB 1248 (I) See SB769)

Personal property tax; creates a separate class of property for motor vehicles with an Environmental Protection Agency combined city fuel-efficiency rating of 40 or more miles per gallon. Amending § 58.1-3506. (Patron-Surovell, HB 1802 (F))

Personal property tax; requires that valuation of motor vehicles be at lowest price in NADA pricing guide. Amending §§ 58.1-3503, 58.1-3506, and 58.1-3510.4. (Patron-Anderson, HB 2232 (F))

Personal property tax; valuation of certain motor vehicles. Amending § 58.1-3503. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1652 (F))

Personal Property Tax Relief Act; transmission of certain information by DMV to commissioners of the revenue regarding vehicles that qualify. (Patron-Torian, HB 2244 (Chapter 13))

Photo-monitoring systems; limits operation of photo red program to those localities that have adopted ordinances prior to July 1, 2011. Amending § 15.2-968.1. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 2327 (F))

Photo-monitoring systems; repeals requirement that localities submit list of intersections approved for installation to VDOT for final approval if population of 149,500 or more. Amending § 15.2-968.1. (Patron-Miller, Y.B., SB 898 (F))

Plug-in electric vehicles; Governor to appoint an interagency task force to study use thereof in State. (Patron-Bulova, HJR 669 (F))

Prepayment of fines; chief judge of circuit court may enter an order allowing for those fines imposed under local traffic infraction, etc. Amending §§ 16.1-69.40:1 and 16.1-69.40:2. (Patron-Peace, HB 2033 (Chapter 694))

Reckless driving; expands list to include parking lot, etc. Amending § 46.2-864. (Patron-Miller, J.H., HB 2485 (Chapter 280))

Reckless driving; failing to stop at any school bus which is stopped for purpose of taking on or discharging children, etc. Amending § 46.2-859. (Patron-Surovell, HB 1469 (I) See HB2043; Anderson, HB 2043 (Chapter 326); Marsden, SB 769 (Chapter 325))

Reckless driving; raises threshold for speeding from 80 miles per hour to 90 miles per hour. Amending §§ 46.2-862 and 46.2-878.3. (Patron-Carrico, HB 2322 (F))

Reckless driving; removes driving in excess of 80 mph regardless of speed as an instance thereof. Amending § 46.2-862. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 2350 (F))

Reckless driving offenses; person who recklessly violates a traffic light. Adding § 46.2-867.1. (Patron-Janis, HB 1993 (F))

Restricted license; authorizes court to issue to travel to and from jail when defendant is on work release. Amending § 18.2-271.1. (Patron-McClellan, HB 2362 (Chapter 592))

Retailers of motor vehicle tires; sufficient activity within State to require collection of certain state taxes. Amending § 58.1-640. (Patron-Wagner, SB 1431 (Chapter 649))

Rumble strips; installation on sides of highways having speed limits of at least 55 miles per hour. (Patron-Blevins, SB 200 (CD))

Save Our Sight Fund and Advisory Board; established. Amending § 46.2-646; adding §§ 32.1-370, 32.1-371, and 32.1-372. (Patron-Garrett, HB 2336 (F))

School buses; authorizes local school divisions to install and operate video-monitoring systems on or inside. Amending § 46.2-844. (Patron-Miller, J.H., HB 1911 (Chapter 787); Howell, SB 946 (Chapter 838))

School zones; designation of zones in certain residential communities. Adding § 46.2-873.01. (Patron-Marsden, SB 768 (F))

School zones; designation of zones on public highways in unincorporated planned residential communities. Adding § 46.2-873.01. (Patron-Filler-Corn, HB 1879 (F))

Service of notices from DMV; fee for renewal of driver’s license, exchange of license plates. Amending §§ 46.2-330 and 46.2-332; adding § 46.2-692.2. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 1835 (Chapter 57); Watkins, SB 1003 (Chapter 70))

Sheriffs’ offices vehicles; allows a sheriff to approve display of advertisements. Amending § 15.2-1610. (Patron-Miller, P.J., HB 2489 (F))

Size and weight compliance agents; citations for overweight vehicles. Amending §§ 46.2-217, 46.2-388, 46.2-703, 46.2-1133, 46.2-1134, 46.2-1136, 46.2-1137, and 46.2-1139; adding §§ 46.2-613.1 through 46.2-613.5. (Patron-Carrico, HB 2051 (Chapter 62); Smith, SB 1266 (Chapter 73))

Smoking in cars with minor present; civil penalty. Adding § 15.2-2824.1. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 2339 (F))

Snow and ice; requires operators to remove from their vehicles, penalty. Adding § 46.2-819.6. (Patron-Ward, HB 2399 (F))

Solicitation of children; unlawful when an adult misrepresents his identity, entices minor to enter motor vehicle. Adding § 18.2-47.1. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 2396 (F))

Special safety corridors; county or city to designate for vehicles transporting explosives or inflammable gas or liquid. Adding § 46.2-1315. (Patron-Bulova, HB 1740 (F))

Speed limits; adds Page County to list of counties where unposted maximum speed limit on nonsurface treated highways is 35 miles per hour. Amending § 46.2-873.1. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 1782 (Chapter 29))

Speed limits; certain municipalities may increase or decrease on highways following appropriate traffic engineering investigation. Amending § 46.2-875. (Patron-Herring, SB 1331 (Chapter 182))

Speed limits; City of Virginia Beach may, by ordinance, change on any highway in its jurisdiction. (Patron-Stolle, HB 1692 (Chapter 91))

State motor fuel tax; Virginia Center for Transportation Innovation and Research to study desirability and feasibility of replacing with alternatives including mileage-based fee predicated on vehicle-miles traveled in State. (Patron-Miller, J.C., SJR 328 (F))

State-owned or leased vehicles; Governor to develop plan to eliminate use of motor fuels supplied by foreign country. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2113 (F))

Taxicabs; required to have markings and roof signs identifying them as such. Amending § 46.2-2059.1. (Patron-Oder, HB 1426 (Chapter 1))

Televisions; prohibits use in a motor vehicle where screen is visible to driver while driving. Amending § 46.2-1077. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 2420 (Chapter 275))

Temporary transport license plates; use of print-on-demand program for delivery to dealers and vehicle owners. Adding § 46.2-1550.3. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1903 (Chapter 786))

Toll violations; sets out procedures for issuance of notices. Amending §§ 46.2-819.1, 46.2-819.3, and 46.2-819.3:1; adding §§ 46.2-819.6 and 46.2-819.7. (Patron-Rust, HB 1962 (Chapter 736))

Towing and Recovery Operators, Board of; abolishes Board. Amending §§ 2.2-4024 and 46.2-1217; repealing §§ 46.2-2800 through 46.2-2828. (Patron-Barlow, HB 2497 (F))

Traffic impact analysis; removes certain requirements. Amending § 15.2-2222.1. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 1206 (Chapter 647))

Traffic lights; allows motorcycle and moped drivers, etc., in certain situations, to proceed through certain intersections. Amending § 46.2-833. (Patron-Greason, HB 1981 (Chapter 471); Janis, HB 1991 (I) See HB1981)

Traffic lights; law-enforcement officer may use red light activation terminal approved by State Police Superintendent for violation. Amending § 46.2-833. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1515 (F))

Transportation, Chief Executive Officer for; abolishes office of Transportation Commissioner and replaces that position, powers and duties. Amending §§ 2.2-200, 2.2-204, 2.2-211, 2.2-229, 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; repealing §§ 2.2-228 and 5.1-2.3. (Patron-McDougle, SB 103 (CD))

Trespassing vehicles; regulation of removal by localities. Amending § 46.2-1232. (Patron-Rust, HB 1956 (F); Marsden, SB 1179 (F))

Trucks; maximum weight limits for those hauling gravel, sand, etc. Amending § 46.2-1143. (Patron-Carrico, HB 2461 (Chapter 131))

Utility poles; vehicles transporting poles do not need over-length permits and escort vehicles. Adding § 46.2-1112.1. (Patron-McDougle, SB 1393 (F))

Vehicle emissions inspection program; provides for an on-road clean screen program. Amending §§ 46.2-1176, 46.2-1178, 46.2-1178.1, and 46.2-1182. (Patron-May, HB 2029 (F); Watkins, SB 1002 (F))

Vehicle race; raises penalty for causing death of another person while engaging in to a mandatory minimum 20 years. Amending § 46.2-865.1. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1018 (F))

Vehicle registration; DMV to deny, etc., as result of motor carrier’s failure to comply with federal or state safety requirements. Amending §§ 46.2-608 and 46.2-609. (Patron-May, HB 2028 (Chapter 61))

Vehicle window tinting films; shall not be applied to front side windows that reduce total light transmittance of window to less than 35 percent. Amending § 46.2-1052. (Patron-Carrico, HB 1728 (F))

Vehicles; allows those facing left green arrow signals to treat such signals as yield right-of-way signs for purposes of making right turns. Adding § 46.2-836.1. (Patron-Wagner, SB 858 (F))

Vehicles damaged by water; increases threshold for reporting water damage. Amending § 46.2-624. (Patron-Lohr, HB 392 (CD))

Vehicles damaged by water; increases threshold for reporting water damage and requires insurance companies to report payment of such claim to DMV. Amending § 46.2-624. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1412 (Chapter 652); Abbott, HB 1924 (I) See HB1412; Newman, SB 1416 (Chapter 678))

Virginia Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act; relating to consumers. Amending § 59.1-207.11. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 2521 (F))

Voter registration system; State Board of Elections may share voter registration information with chief election officers of other states. Amending §§ 24.2-404 and 46.2-208.1. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 1196 (Chapter 528))

Wireless telecommunications devices; extends prohibition on use in motor vehicles to talking on such device only when configured for hands-free operation and being used in hands-free mode. Amending § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Dance, HB 1424 (F))

Wireless telecommunications devices; prohibits answering a call on such device unless being used in hands-free mode. Amending § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Norment, SB 1351 (F))