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(C) Carried over from 2012 Session (CD) Carried over but died in committee on or before 11/29/2012 |
Alternative fuels; establishes beginning January 1, 2014, tax rates for biodiesel fuel, liquefied natural gas, etc., used in operating highway vehicle. Amending §§ 58.1-2201, 58.1-2249, 58.1-2701, and 58.1-2706. (Patron-May,
HB 2285 (
F))
Child restraint devices; expands violation of child restraints article to include misdemeanor for violation where child suffers injury or death. Amending § 46.2-1098. (Patron-Stuart,
SB 705 (
F))
Commercial fishermen; not required to obtain registration certificate, etc., for certain vehicles used no more than 50 miles between place of residence or transporting harvested seafood to place of business. Amending § 46.2-674. (Patron-Stuart,
SB 892 (
Chapter 777))
Commonwealth Transportation Board, Commissioner of Highways, etc.; powers and duties, report. Amending §§ 2.2-507, 5.1-49, 15.2-2223, 22.1-205, 28.2-555, 33.1-7, 33.1-11, 33.1-12, 33.1-23.03:7, 33.1-61, 33.1-183.1, 33.1-195, 33.1-196, 33.1-201, 33.1-207, 33.1-208, 33.1-229, 33.1-293, 33.1-342, 33.1-343, 33.1-370, 36-98.1, 46.2-804, 46.2-806, 46.2-830, 46.2-831, 46.2-847, 46.2-878.2, 46.2-889, 46.2-924, 46.2-1041, 46.2-1046, 46.2-1107, 46.2-1108, 46.2-1109, 46.2-1112, 46.2-1114, 46.2-1116, 46.2-1117, 53.1-56, 53.1-57, 56-258, 56-462, 67-1101, and 67-1103; adding §§ 33.1-13.05, 33.1-23.5:3, 33.1-89.3, and 33.1-190.4. (Patron-Garrett,
HB 2116 (
Chapter 585); Stuart,
SB 1209 (
Chapter 646))
Disabled parking placards; licensed physicians, nurse practitioner, etc., may issue temporary removable windshield parking placards to patients with temporary disability. Amending § 46.2-1241. (Patron-Garrett,
SB 794 (
Chapter 137))
DMV; Commissioner may determine evidence acceptable as to proof of payments of taxes on vehicles, etc. Amending §§ 46.2-649, 46.2-1190, 46.2-1190.3, 46.2-1190.5, and 46.2-1192. (Patron-Yancey,
HB 2080 (
Chapter 226))
DMV; modifies requirements for release of vehicle title information, automated electronic payments, driver’s license with temporary motorcycle classification, issuance of veterans identification cards. Amending §§ 46.2-208, 46.2-328, 46.2-337, 46.2-707, and 46.2-752.1; adding §§ 46.2-212.2, 46.2-345.1, 46.2-646.1, and 46.2-1183.1. (Patron-May,
HB 2042 (
Chapter 673))
DMV; modifies requirements for release of vehicle title information, automated electronic payments, etc. Amending §§ 46.2-208, 46.2-328, 46.2-337, 46.2-707, and 46.2-752.1; adding §§ 46.2-212.2, 46.2-646.1, and 46.2-1183.1. (Patron-Newman,
SB 1218 (
Chapter 789))
Driver training schools; authorizes driver training school Class B licensee to determine length of daily instruction. Amending § 46.2-1702. (Patron-Wagner,
SB 815 (
F))
Driver training schools; no DMV regulation shall specify any minimum distance of separation between facilities in certain cities or towns. Adding § 46.2-1701.2:1. (Patron-Gilbert,
HB 1628 (
F))
Driver’s licenses; requires DMV to send initial notice of suspension or revocation by certified mail. Amending § 46.2-416. (Patron-Howell,
SB 88 (
CD))
Driver’s licenses, provisional; person under age 18 is not authorized to operate motor vehicle with more than one passenger who is less than 21 years old, etc., unless driver is accompanied by parent or person acting in loco parentis and such person is occupying seat beside driver and is lawfully permitted to drive, exceptions. Amending § 46.2-334.01. (Patron-Newman,
SB 1165 (
Chapter 397))
DUI offenders; compliance with State ignition interlock requirements if convicted out-of-state. Amending § 18.2-271.1. (Patron-Farrell,
HB 1647 (
F))
Electronic pollbooks; photograph and identifying information for each voter either received from DMV or taken by an officer of election to be included. Amending §§ 24.2-404, 24.2-611, 24.2-643, 24.2-651, and 46.2-208.1. (Patron-Obenshain,
SB 1072 (
F))
Farm use vehicles; extends travel distance limitation on unregistered vehicles used on seasonal basis. Amending § 46.2-666. (Patron-Rush,
HB 1484 (
F))
Farm use vehicles; increases distance vehicles used for agricultural and horticultural purposes and seasonal transportation of produce and livestock may travel. Amending §§ 46.2-665, 46.2-666, and 46.2-670. (Patron-Deeds,
SB 887 (
Chapter 776))
Fleet management; Department of General Services to issue guidance documents, rather than regulations, to govern use of vehicles in State fleet. Amending §§ 2.2-1175, 2.2-1179, and 2.2-1180. (Patron-Marshall, D.W.,
HB 1393 (
Chapter 485))
Following too closely; driver of a vehicle shall not get closer than is reasonable, includes bicycles, etc. Amending § 46.2-816. (Patron-Lopez,
HB 1950 (
F))
Following too closely; includes bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, mopeds, etc., increases minimum clearance. Amending §§ 46.2-816, 46.2-838, and 46.2-839. (Patron-Reeves,
SB 1060 (
F))
Following too closely; operator of any vehicle (not only motor vehicles) shall not get closer than is reasonable. Amending § 46.2-816. (Patron-Keam,
HB 2124 (
F))
Four-for-Life; requires reallocation of moneys set aside from fees be made pursuant to legislation reviewed by House Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions and Senate Committee on Education and Health. Amending § 46.2-694. (Patron-Blevins,
SB 312 (
CD))
Handheld personal communications devices; unlawful to use while operating moving motor vehicle on school property or in any reduced-speed school crossing zone, shall not apply to law-enforcement and emergency services vehicles. Adding § 46.2-1078.2. (Patron-Howell,
SB 981 (I) See
SB1222)
License plates; display of single plate on registered vehicles. Amending §§ 46.2-711 and 46.2-715. (Patron-Locke,
SB 27 (
CD); Blevins,
SB 304 (
CD); Wagner,
SB 771 (
F))
License plates; motor vehicles whose manufacturers do not provide a bracket for displaying plate on front will be required to display only single plate on rear of vehicle. Amending § 46.2-711. (Patron-Ruff,
SB 423 (
CD))
License plates, special; authorizes issuance for active duty members, etc., with six months service in United States Navy or United States Air Force, exemptions. Amending § 46.2-743. (Patron-Puller,
SB 1298 (
Chapter 478))
License plates, special; issuance for firefighters and auxiliaries, Fraternal Order of Police, volunteer rescue squads, and auxiliaries. (Patron-Rust,
HB 1842 (
F))
License plates, special; issuance of revenue-sharing plates to supporters of Eastern Shore business community. Amending § 46.2-749.7:3. (Patron-Northam,
SB 978 (
F))
License taxes; allows localities to impose on certain motor vehicles, temporary exemption for new residents operating vehicles registered in another state or country. Amending §§ 15.2-973 and 46.2-662. (Patron-Sickles,
HB 1990 (
Chapter 347))
Mobile infrared transmitters; local governments by ordinance to permit use by fire-fighting vehicles in nonemergency situations. Amending § 46.2-1077.1. (Patron-Deeds,
SB 358 (
CD))
Mobile infrared transmitters; violation of prohibition on operation of nonemergency vehicles equipped to use to change traffic light signals, penalty. Amending § 46.2-1077.1. (Patron-Alexander,
HB 891 (
CD))
Mopeds; prohibited on highways with speed limits in excess of 35 miles per hour. Amending § 46.2-914. (Patron-Carrico,
SB 333 (
CD); Carrico,
SB 731 (
F))
Motor carrier and commercial drivers; amends several licensing laws, prohibition on texting by commercial motor vehicle driver. Amending §§ 19.2-389, 46.2-311, 46.2-324.1, 46.2-341.4, 46.2-341.7, 46.2-341.8, 46.2-341.9, 46.2-341.10, 46.2-341.12, 46.2-341.14, 46.2-341.15, 46.2-341.16, 46.2-341.20, 46.2-348, 46.2-1076, 46.2-2001.1, 46.2-2001.3, 46.2-2005, 46.2-2011.9, 46.2-2011.11, 46.2-2011.23, 46.2-2011.24, 46.2-2099.19, 46.2-2108.4, 46.2-2122, 46.2-2132, 46.2-2133, and 46.2-2176; adding §§ 46.2-341.14:1 through 46.2-341.14:10, 46.2-341.20:4, and 46.2-341.20:5. (Patron-Cox, J.A.,
HB 2077 (
Chapter 582); Newman,
SB 1219 (
Chapter 165))
Motor vehicle doors; requires drivers and passengers to wait for reasonable opportunity to open doors on side adjacent to moving traffic. Adding § 46.2-818.1. (Patron-Petersen,
SB 736 (
F))
Motor vehicle insurance; invalidates assignments of medical expenses benefits provided under motor vehicle liability insurance policy. Amending § 38.2-2201. (Patron-Kilgore,
HB 709 (
CD); Wagner,
SB 516 (
CD))
Motor vehicle insurance; prohibits insurers from setting rates on basis of credit history or credit score. Amending §§ 38.2-2212, 38.2-2213, and 38.2-2234. (Patron-Tata,
HB 1740 (
F))
Motor vehicles; licensed motor vehicle, T&M vehicle, trailer, and motorcycle dealers are not required to display license when selling at wholesale auction. Amending §§ 46.2-1516, 46.2-1531, 46.2-1916, 46.2-1931, 46.2-1992.14, 46.2-1992.24, 46.2-1993.14, and 46.2-1993.24. (Patron-Greason,
HB 1539 (
Chapter 247))
Motor vehicles; locality may by ordinance reasonably limit number of title loan businesses, payday lenders, etc. Adding § 15.2-912.4. (Patron-Surovell,
HB 2323 (
F))
Motorcycles; allows licensed manufacturers with salvage dealer license to purchase certain parts without obtaining certificate of title. Amending § 46.2-600; adding § 46.2-626.1. (Patron-Scott, E.T.,
HB 1475 (
Chapter 244); Reeves,
SB 904 (
Chapter 367))
Motorcycles; motorcyclists who are 21 years old or older to ride without wearing helmets. Amending § 46.2-910. (Patron-Cline,
HB 2010 (
F))
Motorcycles; rider safety training centers required to provide at least one per student. Amending § 46.2-1190.2. (Patron-Robinson,
HB 1865 (
F))
Overweight vehicle permits; allows court to invalidate standard permit in circumstances where super load permit was required. Amending § 46.2-1139. (Patron-Tata,
HB 1386 (
F))
Pedestrians; requires vehicle drivers to stop at marked crosswalks or at intersections not controlled by traffic signals. Amending §§ 46.2-100 and 46.2-924; adding § 46.2-924.1. (Patron-Marsden,
SB 199 (
CD))
Personal property; requires with respect to motor vehicles, tax book include vehicle’s make, model, year, and owner’s name. Amending § 58.1-3114. (Patron-Brink,
HB 1957 (
F))
Photo-monitoring systems; length of all-red clearance interval shall be established based on recommended methodology of Institute of Transportation Engineers. Amending § 15.2-968.1. (Patron-Morrissey,
HB 1879 (
F))
Protective helmets; any locality may by ordinance require that every person shall wear whenever riding or being carried on bicycle, etc. Adding § 15.2-1806.1. (Patron-Vogel,
SB 1352 (
F))
Reckless driving; eliminates 80 mph or faster provision and allows speed limits of 80 mph on toll roads, including high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes. Amending §§ 46.2-862 and 46.2-870. (Patron-Yancey,
HB 1949 (
F))
Reckless driving; prohibits a person from overtaking or passing another vehicle at certain intersections when pedestrian is present. Amending § 46.2-858. (Patron-Kory,
HB 1895 (
F))
Reckless driving; removes driving in excess of 80 mph regardless of applicable maximum speed limit. Amending § 46.2-862. (Patron-Morrissey,
HB 1371 (
F); Black,
SB 694 (
F))
Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption includes all-terrain vehicles, levies five percent motor vehicle sales and use tax. Amending §§ 58.1-609.10, 58.1-2401, and 58.1-2402. (Patron-Carrico,
SB 1067 (I) See
SB1038)
Revenues and appropriations of State; changes to revenues collected and distribution of such revenues. Amending §§ 33.1-23.03:8, 46.2-694, 46.2-694.1, 46.2-697, 46.2-702.1, 58.1-601, 58.1-602, 58.1-603, 58.1-604, 58.1-604.1, 58.1-605, 58.1-606, 58.1-608.3, 58.1-609.1, 58.1-612, 58.1-614, 58.1-615, 58.1-625, 58.1-626, 58.1-635, 58.1-638, 58.1-639, 58.1-2201, 58.1-2217, 58.1-2237, 58.1-2249, 58.1-2251, 58.1-2289, 58.1-2292, 58.1-2701, 58.1-2702, 58.1-2703, 58.1-2704, 58.1-2706, and 58.1-2708; adding §§ 46.2-702.1:1, 58.1-638.2, and 58.1-638.3; repealing § 58.1-609.13. (Patron-Newman,
SB 1355 (
F))
Salvage vehicles; heightens consumer awareness of issues that may arise in connection with purchasing of motor vehicles at auctions. Amending §§ 46.2-1603.1, 46.2-1603.2, and 46.2-1608.2. (Patron-Scott, E.T.,
HB 798 (
CD))
Sheriffs; expands authority to deputize persons to direct traffic, training required to acquaint persons with techniques, etc. Amending § 46.2-1310. (Patron-Dance,
HB 1494 (
F))
Smoking; unlawful for person 18 years of age or older to smoke in motor vehicle in presence of child younger than 15 years of age, civil penalty. Adding § 46.2-112.1. (Patron-Northam,
SB 975 (
F))
Smoking; unlawful for person to smoke in motor vehicle in presence of child younger than 13 years of age, civil penalty. Adding § 46.2-112.1. (Patron-Morrissey,
HB 1366 (
F))
Speed limits; local government of any town located entirely within confines of United States military base may by ordinance reduce speed limit to less than 25 mph provided indicated by lawfully placed signs. Amending § 46.2-878. (Patron-Dudenhefer,
HB 2029 (
Chapter 303))
Street signs; joint subcommittee to study desirability and feasibility of installing to alert motorists to persons with disabilities in area. (Patron-Ward,
HJR 576 (
F))
Tolls; General Assembly to approve for use on any component of Interstate Highway System, except for high-occupancy toll (HOT) and high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. Amending § 33.1-23.03:10. (Patron-Martin,
SB 1338 (I) See
SB865)
Towing; law-enforcement officer required to supply owner of vehicle with written statement of amount to be charged. Amending § 46.2-1217. (Patron-Marshall, R.G.,
HB 1571 (
F))
Traffic regulation; conforms Title 46.2 to changes to Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Amending §§ 46.2-100, 46.2-804, 46.2-805, 46.2-807, 46.2-821, 46.2-822, 46.2-826, 46.2-830, 46.2-831, 46.2-832, 46.2-833, 46.2-834, 46.2-835, 46.2-836, and 46.2-846. (Patron-Villanueva,
HB 2106 (
Chapter 128); Smith,
SB 1200 (
Chapter 400))
Unconventional vehicles; titling and registration of mopeds and distinctive license plates for low-speed vehicles, etc., clarification of definition of motor vehicle. Amending §§ 15.2-919, 15.2-1720, 46.2-100, 46.2-328, 46.2-337, 46.2-600, 46.2-613, 46.2-629, 46.2-662, 46.2-694, 46.2-705, 46.2-711, 46.2-714, 46.2-715, 46.2-720, 46.2-721, 46.2-904, 46.2-905, 46.2-907, 46.2-908.1, 46.2-908.3, 46.2-914, 46.2-915, 46.2-915.2, 46.2-1047, 58.1-602, 58.1-2403, 58.1-3503, 58.1-3504, and 58.1-3523. (Patron-May,
HB 1984 (
F); Newman,
SB 1038 (
Chapter 783))
Virginia’s fuel taxes; annually changing rate by using changes in fuel efficiencies of motor vehicles. Amending §§ 58.1-2201, 58.1-2217, 58.1-2249, 58.1-2701, and 58.1-2706. (Patron-Petersen,
SB 733 (
F))
Vital records; DMV authorized to access records and issue certified copies, fees, penalty. Amending §§ 32.1-252, 32.1-270, 32.1-272, 32.1-273, and 32.1-276. (Patron-Newman,
SB 1039 (
Chapter 534))
Voter registration; registered voter may change voter address online while changing address on driver’s license through DMV. Amending §§ 24.2-411.1, 24.2-424, and 46.2-208.1. (Patron-Surovell,
HB 1910 (
F))
Workers’ compensation; presumption as to death or disability of members of enforcement division of DMV. Amending §§ 65.2-402 and 65.2-402.1. (Patron-Cosgrove,
HB 1636 (
F); Carrico,
SB 327 (
CD); Carrico,
SB 727 (
F))