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(C) Carried over to 2015 Session |
Alcoholic beverage control; allows passengers to consume alcoholic beverages in motor vehicle or boat operated by common carrier. Amending § 4.1-308. (Patron-Hope,
HB 423 (
F))
Antique motor vehicles; exempts those with exhaust systems in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual levels of noise from certain requirement. Amending § 46.2-1049. (Patron-Fariss,
HB 741 (
C))
Autocycle; defines a new class of vehicle and provides for examination of drivers, registration fees, etc. Amending §§ 46.2-100, 46.2-325, 46.2-626.1, 46.2-662, 46.2-694, 46.2-711, 46.2-715, 46.2-730, 46.2-910, 46.2-1011, 46.2-1012, 46.2-1014, 46.2-1057, 46.2-1067, 46.2-1068, 46.2-1092, 46.2-1157, 46.2-1167, 46.2-1500, and 46.2-1993. (Patron-Scott,
HB 122 (
Chapter 53); Reeves,
SB 383 (
Chapter 256))
Commercial driver’s licenses, etc.; compliance with federal requirements. Amending §§ 46.2-341.4, 46.2-341.8, 46.2-341.10, 46.2-341.12, 46.2-341.14, 46.2-341.14:1, 46.2-341.14:2, 46.2-341.14:5, 46.2-341.14:6, 46.2-341.16, 46.2-341.20, 46.2-341.20:2, 46.2-341.20:4, 46.2-341.20:5, 46.2-348, 46.2-379, and 46.2-1078.1; adding §§ 46.2-341.14:01 and 46.2-341.20:6. (Patron-Brink,
HB 662 (
Chapter 77); Cosgrove,
SB 565 (
Chapter 803))
Concealed handgun; carrying in a secured container or compartment in vehicle. Amending § 18.2-308. (Patron-Cline,
HB 962 (
V))
Court costs; collection at DMV customer service centers. Adding § 19.2-349.1. (Patron-Newman,
SB 475 (
C))
Crimes; seizure and forfeiture of property, asset forfeiture statute includes watercraft and vehicles used in attempted robbery. Amending § 19.2-386.16; adding § 19.2-386.35. (Patron-Simon,
HB 803 (
F))
Crimes; seizure and forfeiture of property when in connection with crimes associated with human trafficking, etc. Amending § 19.2-386.16; adding § 19.2-386.35. (Patron-Bulova,
HB 767 (
F); Comstock,
HB 1155 (
F))
Driver education; any community college within Virginia Community College System shall have authority to offer courses required by Virginia Board of Education to become a certified instructor, Virginia Department of Education shall provide curriculum, content, etc., regarding courses required to any community college. Amending § 46.2-1702. (Patron-Greason,
HB 925 (
Chapter 666); Marsden,
SB 554 (
Chapter 753))
Driver’s license; refusal to provide social security number due to religious objection. Amending § 46.2-323. (Patron-O’Quinn,
HB 603 (
F))
Driver’s license, restricted; court may authorize issuance of restricted driver’s license to person whose license has been suspended for failure to pay fines, etc. Amending § 46.2-395. (Patron-Deeds,
SB 491 (
F))
Driver’s licenses; changes conditions and requirements for applicants who are less than 19 years old but have been licensed in another U.S. state or any U.S. territory, etc. Amending § 46.2-334. (Patron-Bulova,
HB 996 (
Chapter 286))
Driver’s licenses; manner of issuance of original licenses to minors, attorney for the Commonwealth who serves jurisdiction in which ceremony is to be conducted may request in writing in advance an opportunity to participate, judge shall, upon request, afford attorney for the Commonwealth opportunity to participate and to address prospective licensees. Amending § 46.2-336. (Patron-Webert,
HB 1241 (
Chapter 352))
Driving under influence of alcohol; first offenders, license conditions, restricted license, ignition interlock system on motor vehicle for 12 consecutive months. Amending §§ 18.2-270.1 and 18.2-271.1. (Patron-Norment,
SB 450 (
F))
Electric vehicles; reduces minimum height of lettering required on vehicles. Amending § 46.2-1001.1. (Patron-Lopez,
HB 819 (
F))
Fire services and emergency medical services; revises terminology and reorganizes provisions. Amending §§ 2.2-507, 2.2-1122, 2.2-1205, 2.2-1206, 2.2-2821.2, 2.2-4501, 4.1-206, 8.01-66.2, 8.01-66.5, 8.01-66.7, 8.01-66.8, 8.01-225, 8.01-226.5:2, 8.01-420.2, 8.01-581.13, 8.01-581.19, 9.1-300 through 9.1-303, 9.1-400, 9.1-700, 9.1-801, 10.1-1141, 15.2-622, 15.2-831, 15.2-953, 15.2-954.1, 15.2-955, 15.2-1512.2, 15.2-1714, 15.2-1716, 15.2-1716.1, 16.1-228, 18.2-51.1, 18.2-121.2, 18.2-154, 18.2-174.1, 18.2-212, 18.2-340.16, 18.2-340.23, 18.2-340.34:1, 18.2-371, 18.2-371.1, 18.2-414.1, 18.2-426, 18.2-429, 18.2-488.1, 22.1-279.8, 27-1 through 27-3, 27-4, 27-6.1, 27-7, 27-8, 27-9, 27-10, 27-11, 27-13, 27-14, 27-15.1, 27-15.2, 27-17, 27-17.1, 27-20, 27-21, 27-23.1 through 27-23.5, 27-23.9, 29.1-355, 29.1-530.4, 29.1-702, 29.1-733.7, 32.1-45.1, 32.1-46.02, 32.1-111.1 through 32.1-111.4, 32.1-111.6 through 32.1-111.9, 32.1-111.12, 32.1-111.14, 32.1-116.1:1, 32.1-116.3, 32.1-283.1, 32.1-283.2, 32.1-291.12, 33.1-46.2, 33.1-56.3, 33.1-200.1, 33.1-252, 35.1-25, 38.2-1904, 38.2-2005, 38.2-2201, 38.2-2202, 38.2-3407.9, 40.1-79.01, 40.1-103, 44-146.28, 45.1-161.199, 46.2-208, 46.2-334.01, 46.2-502, 46.2-644.2, 46.2-649.1:1, 46.2-694, 46.2-698, 46.2-726, 46.2-735, 46.2-752, 46.2-818, 46.2-915.1, 46.2-920, 46.2-921, 46.2-1020, 46.2-1023, 46.2-1024, 46.2-1025, 46.2-1027, 46.2-1028, 46.2-1029.2, 46.2-1044, 46.2-1052, 46.2-1076, 46.2-1077.1, 46.2-1078.1, 46.2-1239, 46.2-1900, 46.2-2000.1, 51.1-153, 51.1-155, 51.1-169, 51.1-1200, 51.1-1201, 51.1-1203, 51.1-1204, 51.1-1206, 51.1-1207, 51.1-1208, 53.1-47, 53.1-133.8, 54.1-829, 54.1-3408, 56-484.14, 57-60, 58.1-1404, 58.1-1505, 58.1-2226, 58.1-2235, 58.1-2250, 58.1-2259, 58.1-2403, 58.1-3506, 58.1-3610, 58.1-3833, 58.1-3840, 63.2-100, 63.2-1515, 65.2-101, 65.2-102, 65.2-402, 65.2-402.1, and 66-25.1; adding §§ 27-6.01, 27-6.02, 27-7.1, 27-15.1:1, 32.1-111.4:1 through 32.1-111.4:8, and 32.1-111.14:1 through 32.1-111.14:7; repealing §§ 27-6.2, 27-8.1, 27-19, 27-23.6, 32.1-111.10, and 32.1-111.11. (Patron-Stolle,
HB 581 (
C); Stuart,
SB 355 (
C))
Highway systems; includes primary state highway system extensions to receive percentage of amount allocated for reconstruction of deteriorated highways, five percent to paving unpaved roads carrying more than 50 vehicles per day. Amending § 33.1-23.1. (Patron-Rust,
HB 1048 (
Chapter 87); Wagner,
SB 518 (
Chapter 741))
Hybrid electric motor vehicles; eliminates annual license tax that was first imposed beginning July 1, 2013, Commissioner of DMV shall establish refund process. Amending § 58.1-2249. (Patron-Wagner,
SB 506 (I) See
SB127)
Ignition interlock system; condition of restricted license, license restoration, and administrative enforcement of requirements, exemption of certain offenders. Amending §§ 18.2-270.1, 18.2-271.1, and 46.2-391.01. (Patron-Surovell,
HB 944 (
F))
Ignition interlock system; court permitted to delay installation for a period of time not to exceed 30 days from date of conviction of an offense of driving under influence. Amending § 18.2-270.1. (Patron-Surovell,
HB 943 (
F))
Improper driving; jury hearing case involving person charged with reckless driving may find accused not guilty, which is punishable as a traffic infraction. Amending § 46.2-869. (Patron-Surovell,
HB 378 (
F))
License plate reader database; Department of State Police to maintain database under control of Virginia Fusion Intelligence Center, penalty. Adding § 52-50. (Patron-Howell,
SB 452 (
F))
License plates, special; disabled veterans who have been honorably discharged and applicants retired from United States Coast Guard shall be issued plates, issuance to applicants who can provide documentation from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs designating disability is service-connected and has been honorably discharged from branch of armed forces of United States. Amending § 46.2-743; repealing Chapter 669, 2007 Acts. (Patron-Scott,
HB 263 (
Chapter 270); Newman,
SB 135 (
Chapter 483))
License plates, special; eliminates requirement that vehicles must have radio transmitting and receiving equipment permanently installed in order to be eligible for plates for amateur radio operators. Amending § 46.2-738. (Patron-Robinson,
HB 608 (
Chapter 331))
License plates, special; issuance for members and supporters of Faces of Virginia Families bearing legend VIRGINIA ADOPTS. (Patron-Orrock,
HB 266 (
F))
License plates, special; issuance for members and supporters of Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels bearing legend KENTUCKY COLONELS. (Patron-Puckett,
SB 73 (
F))
License plates, special; issuance for members and supporters of Law Enforcement United (LEU) bearing logotype and legend HONORING THE FALLEN, REMEMBERING THE SURVIVORS. (Patron-DeSteph,
HB 92 (
C))
Liens; increases maximum value of property that may be sold for cash at auction. Amending §§ 43-34 and 46.2-644.03. (Patron-Hugo,
HB 768 (
Chapter 339))
Manufactured homes; revises requirements and procedures for titling homes, conversion to real property, security interest on manufactured homes. Amending §§ 46.2-632 and 46.2-653; adding § 46.2-653.1. (Patron-Cosgrove,
SB 356 (
Chapter 624))
Mopeds; drivers required to obtain driver’s license, insurance requirements. Amending §§46.2-705 and 46.2-914. (Patron-McWaters,
SB 179 (
F))
Mopeds; same insurance requirements that apply to motor vehicles. Amending § 46.2-705. (Patron-Reeves,
SB 375 (
F))
Motor vehicle doors; drivers and passengers to wait for a reasonable opportunity to open on side adjacent to moving traffic, infraction punishable by fine of no more than $50. Adding § 46.2-818.1. (Patron-Petersen,
SB 225 (
F))
Motor vehicle safety inspection; Department of State Police to amend its regulations to include inspection of window tint, inspection stations to use meters that are only as accurate as necessary so costs may remain nominal. (Patron-McWaters,
SB 408 (
F))
Natural gas; incentives for expanded use as transportation fuel, report. Amending §§ 2.2-1176, 2.2-3705.6, 2.2-3711, 3.2-5603, 13.1-620, 23-300 through 23-303, 33.1-23.1, 33.1-46.2, 33.1-49, 33.1-251, 46.2-600, 46.2-694, 46.2-694.1, 46.2-749.3, 46.2-1130, 56-1, 56-1.2, 56-232.2, 56-265.1, 58.1-400.2, 58.1-609.10, 58.1-2259, 58.1-2402, 58.1-2403, 58.1-2627.1, 58.1-2905, 58.1-2906, 58.1-2907, and 58.1-3713.4; adding §§ 3.2-5603.1, 5.1-1.8, 33.1-251.1, 46.2-602.4, 46.2-1129.2, 46.2-3000 through 46.2-3004, 56-1.2:2, and 56-235.11; repealing §§ 2.2-1176.1 and 33.1-223.3 through 33.1-223.9. (Patron-Wagner,
SB 505 (
C))
Ordinances, local; vehicles blocking access to or preventing use of curb ramps, fire hydrants, and mailboxes on public or private property. Amending § 46.2-1220; repealing §§ 46.2-1306 and 46.2-1306.1. (Patron-Lingamfelter,
HB 733 (
Chapter 505))
Organ donation; establishes a system of presumed consent in the Commonwealth. Amending §§ 32.1-127, 32.1-127.1, 32.1-291.2, 32.1-291.4, 32.1-291.5, 32.1-291.6, 32.1-291.11, 32.1-291.12, 32.1-291.14, 32.1-291.17, 32.1-291.18, 32.1-291.21, 32.1-292.2, 46.2-342, 54.1-2984, 54.1-2986, 54.1-2986.1, and 54.1-2995; adding §§ 32.1-291.3:1, 32.1-291.3:2, and 32.1-291.3:3; repealing §§ 32.1-291.1, 32.1-291.3, 32.1-291.7 through 32.1-291.10, and 32.1-291.24. (Patron-Bell, Richard P.,
HB 154 (
F))
Parking management companies; any city or county ordinance regulating parking shall require uncontested payment of parking citation penalties be collected and accounted for by local administrative officials who shall be compensated by locality or private management company under contract with locality. Amending §§ 46.2-1220 and 46.2-1225. (Patron-Head,
HB 369 (
Chapter 563))
Pedestrians; clarifies duties of vehicles to stop to allow to cross highways at marked crosswalks. Amending § 46.2-924. (Patron-Krupicka,
HB 277 (
F))
Private roads; designation as highways for law-enforcement purposes in Greene County. Amending § 46.2-1307.1. (Patron-Bell, Robert B.,
HB 1144 (
Chapter 90))
Protective orders; modifies provision in cases of family abuse, motor vehicles, certain provisions may result in net increase in periods of imprisonment or commitment. Amending § 16.1-279.1. (Patron-Bell, Robert B.,
HB 335 (
Chapter 318); Stuart,
SB 151 (
Chapter 613))
Reckless driving; causing death or injury of certain persons, Class 5 felony. Adding § 46.2-867.1. (Patron-Puckett,
SB 293 (
C))
Reckless driving; causing death or injury of certain persons, Class 6 felony. Adding § 46.2-867.1. (Patron-Morefield,
HB 1148 (
F))
Reckless driving; jury or court trying case without jury may find accused guilty of speeding, etc. Amending § 46.2-862. (Patron-Albo,
HB 160 (
F))
Reckless driving; passing at intersections where pedestrians are present. Amending § 46.2-858. (Patron-Kory,
HB 320 (
F))
Reckless driving; person, who commits offense while driving with suspended or revoked license and result causes death of another, is guilty of Class 6 felony. Amending § 46.2-868. (Patron-Head,
HB 96 (
F))
Rifle, shotgun, or assault rifle; sale prohibited by federally licensed firearms dealer to any out-of-state resident, driver’s license designations. Amending §§ 18.2-308.2:2 and 46.2-342. (Patron-McQuinn,
HB 61 (
F))
Roadways; locality may by ordinance allow pedestrians over 18 years of age to solicit for contributions. Amending § 46.2-931. (Patron-McQuinn,
HB 475 (
C))
Salvage vehicles; enhances and clarifies certain requirements and practices relating to licensing and activities of vehicle demolishers, etc. Amending §§ 46.2-1205, 46.2-1601, 46.2-1603.1, 46.2-1608, and 46.2-1609; adding §§ 46.2-1601.1, 46.2-1601.2, and 46.2-1601.3. (Patron-Scott,
HB 166 (
Chapter 58))
School buses; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study effectiveness of requiring seat belts. (Patron-Lingamfelter,
HJR 34 (
F))
Service contracts; expands types of services that may be provided under extended contract to include certain types of damage to motor vehicle, etc., an agreement that provides for payment to or on behalf of purchaser of incidental costs in event protective chemical, device, or system fails. Amending §§ 59.1-435 and 59.1-438; adding § 59.1-440.1. (Patron-Marshall, D.W.,
HB 69 (
Chapter 193))
Speed limits; prohibits driving at less than posted maximum speed in left-most lanes on Interstate Highways. Amending § 46.2-877. (Patron-O’Quinn,
HB 51 (
F))
Statute of limitations; action for injury to property brought by the Commonwealth against a tort-feasor for expenses arising out of negligent operation of motor vehicle shall be brought within five years after cause of action accrues. Amending § 8.01-243. (Patron-Cline,
HB 969 (
Chapter 586))
Tow truck drivers; registration after conviction of violent crimes, persons who held valid tow truck driver authorization document on January 1, 2013, issued by Board of Towing and Recovery Operators. Amending § 46.2-116. (Patron-Farrell,
HB 176 (
Chapter 59); Garrett,
SB 8 (
Chapter 441))
Traffic accidents; Department of State Police shall maintain reports. Amending § 46.2-380. (Patron-Ruff,
SB 99 (
F))
Traffic light signal photo-monitoring; use of system, any finding in district court that an operator has violated an ordinance adopted shall be appealable to circuit court in a civil proceeding, reduces amount of matter in controversy necessary for an appeal in civil case. Amending §§ 15.2-968.1 and 16.1-106. (Patron-Joannou,
HB 1040 (
V))
Trucks; overweight permits for those hauling coal and certain other products. Amending § 46.2-1143. (Patron-Morefield,
HB 1162 (
F))
Vehicle weight limits; extensions apply also to interstate highways that are simultaneously designated as state primary or secondary highways. Amending §§ 46.2-1128 and 46.2-1129. (Patron-Cole,
HB 27 (
F))
Virginia Defense Force; creates separate personal property tax classification for motor vehicle owned or leased by uniformed member and used to respond to his official duties. Amending § 58.1-3506. (Patron-Cole,
HB 44 (
Chapter 50))
Voter identification; an unexpired Virginia driver’s license remains valid at polls notwithstanding fact that it has been suspended or revoked under certain circumstances. Amending § 24.2-643. (Patron-Krupicka,
HB 83 (
F))
Warning lights on privately owned vehicles; detailed requirements relating to vehicles used by firefighters, volunteer rescue squad members, certain ambulance drivers, and police chaplains to respond to emergencies. Amending § 46.2-1024. (Patron-Edmunds,
HB 1120 (
C))
Workers’ compensation insurance; use of experience rating, loss limitation for not-at-fault motor vehicle accidents. Amending § 65.2-817; adding § 38.2-1908.1. (Patron-Webert,
HB 52 (
F))