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- HB 1 Disabled veteran; definition thereof.
- HB 2 License plates, special; eliminates fee to family of persons who have died in military service.
- HB 15 Vehicle warning lights; allows forensic crash reconstructionists to equip their vehicles therewith.
- HB 17 Disabled veteran; definition thereof.
- HB 23 License plates, special; eliminates fee to family of persons who have died in military service.
- HB 25 Safe driving points; allows drivers to accumulate up to 10 in one year and 5 for safe driving class.
- HB 26 Civil remedial fees; repeals provision for those imposed on certain drivers.
- HB 39 Wireless telecommunications device; prohibits use of text messaging while driving certain vehicles.
- HB 48 Motorcycles; driving two abreast in a single lane.
- HB 50 Civil remedial fees; repeals provision for those imposed on certain drivers.
- HB 52 Antique motor vehicles; eliminates notarization requirements of certain information thereof.
- HB 61 Special license plates for immediate family members of persons who have died in military service to
- HB 67 Civil remedial fees; repeals provision for those imposed on certain drivers.
- HB 73 Tranpsortation Board; naming of highways, etc., and cost of construction.
- HB 79 License plates, special; issuance to members and supporters of Citizens Defense League.
- HB 84 Virginia-North Carolina Interstate Toll Road Compact; repealing Compact.
- HB 87 License plates, special; repeals authorizations for issuance of certain license plates.
- HB 94 Secondary highway system; allocates construction funds among counties based on population.
- HB 108 Reckless driving; drivers of certain heavy trucks exceeding posted speed limit guilty thereof.
- HB 110 Trucks; maximum allowable weights of vehicle combinations.
- HB 111 Highway systems; revenue-sharing funds therefor in certain counties, cities, and towns.
- HB 131 Child-restraint devices in motor vehicles; penalties if convicted two or more times.
- HB 133 Vehicle registration; refusal to issue or renew because of fees or taxes owed to counties, etc.
- HB 135 High-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes; prohibits designation thereof on certain portions of I-95.
- HB 141 License plates, special; issuance to supporters of the Road to Revolution state heritage trail.
- HB 144 Coal trucks, overweight; permit not valid for distance more than 85 miles from railroad, etc.
- HB 146 Disabled veteran; redefines term to govern eligibility to obtain special license plates.
- HB 147 Transportation Plan; to include regional goals and performance measures for highway districts.
- HB 148 Vehicle weight law enforcement; authorizes enforcement by full-time sworn members of DMV.
- HB 154 Civil remedial fees; repeals provision for those paid, imposed on certain drivers, refund fees.
- HB 158 Littering; illegal dumping or disposal of unsightly matter from motor vehicle.
- HB 161 Traffic crimes; mandatory minimum fines.
- HB 179 Civil remedial fees; alternatives to fee for certain offenses.
- HB 185 Trucks and combination vehicles; Transportation Board to impose fee for use in maintaining highways.
- HB 225 Child restraint devices; exempts children being transported in minibuses and certain vans.
- HB 235 License plates; replacement of certain.
- HB 236 Identification cards, licenses, etc.; documents to be made of material to prevent duplication, etc.
- HB 254 Licenses, local; issued free of charge to certain vehicles owned by museums.
- HB 261 Law-enforcement and rescue vehicles; use of flashing lights.
- HB 268 High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes; violations in Hampton Roads Planning District.
- HB 269 License plates, special; issuance for supporters of Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital Foundatn.
- HB 277 Traffic control measures; allows installation and application on secondary system components.
- HB 287 Civil remedial fees; repeals provision for those imposed on certain drivers.
- HB 290 Civil remedial fees; repeals provision for those imposed on certain drivers.
- HB 293 Vehicle weight limit enforcement; county enforcement on highways within its boundaries.
- HB 308 License plates, special; eliminates fee to family of persons who have died in military service.
- HB 311 Mopeds; driving on suspended license.
- HB 326 Speed limits; maximum on rural, rustic roads.
- HB 337 Handbills, etc.; distribution in highway rights-of-way in certain localities.
- HB 340 Disabled veteran; definition thereof.
- HB 342 High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes; use by vehicles bearing special fuel vehicle license plates.
- HB 347 Transportation Commissioner; contracts for grounds keeping, mowing, etc. on highways in Reston.
- HB 348 VDOT; supplying information to and soliciting comments from Reston.
- HB 352 Motor carriers; liability insurance for buses with capacity of no more than 40 passengers.
- HB 361 Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include towing & emergency road services in certain localities.
- HB 372 Motor vehicle dealer; advertising.
- HB 373 Highway welcome and exit signs; localities may put up within highway rights-of-way.
- HB 374 CHILD WITH AUTISM signs; VDOT to post within an area in which child resides.
- HB 377 Civil remedial fees; court to order community service in lieu of imposition of fees.
- HB 389 Highway systems; allocation of maintenance funds.
- HB 393 Northern Virginia Transportation Authority; changes applicability of certain fund distribution.
- HB 405 Interstate Routes 64 & 664; prohibits imposition & collection of tolls for use of certain portions.
- HB 433 Motor vehicle; forfeiture thereof for three or more offenses of driving without valid license.
- HB 438 Learner's permits; issuance to minors when school records show they have unexcused absences.
- HB 446 Motor vehicle; forfeiture thereof for two offenses of driving without operator's license.
- HB 447 Driver's license; punishment for third or subsequent violation.
- HB 448 Civil remedial fees; fees shall be assessed on person who operates motor vehicle on highways.
- HB 450 Motor vehicle repair services; those embraced by Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads Authorities.
- HB 453 School bus stops; local school boards may install signs or other devices to indicate.
- HB 454 High-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes; revises procedures for enforcing violations.
- HB 460 Off-road motorcycles; limitations on operation.
- HB 468 Special license plates for immediate family members of persons who have died in military service.
- HB 469 Motor vehicle license fees; prohibits dealers from collecting in certain localities.
- HB 470 Loitering; prohibited in right-of-way of certain highways with posted signs.
- HB 471 Highway construction, primary system; funds allocation.
- HB 481 Driver's license, provisional; primary offense.
- HB 490 Transportation funding; increases motor fuels tax and repeals certain abusive driver fees.
- HB 492 Motor vehicles, used; prohibits displaying, parking, etc. for sale, penalty.
- HB 507 Hampton Roads Transportation Authority; revises number of members needed for quorum at meetings.
- HB 523 Vehicle safety inspection; extends time for members of armed services.
- HB 525 Vehicle registration fees; exempts member and dependent of armed forces of United States.
- HB 533 Traffic infraction; driving with an animal impeding control prohibited.
- HB 534 Driver's license; State Police shall electronically transmit registry data of sex offenders to DMV.
- HB 539 Nonrepairable vehicles; title and registration.
- HB 544 Richmond Metropolitan Authority (RMA); powers and duties of Authority.
- HB 568 Tractor-trailer combinations; local ordinances prohibiting use of certain highways.
- HB 571 Highway systems; revenue-sharing funds for certain counties.
- HB 581 Tow truck driver; exempts requirement of having authorization documents.
- HB 600 Neighborhood watch vehicles; allowance of amber warning lights thereon.
- HB 609 Wireless telecommunications device; prohibits use of text messaging while driving certain vehicles.
- HB 618 Highway construction; power of Transportation Commissioner includes construction of sidewalks.
- HB 627 PPTA; private entity to pay costs for independent audit of all traffic and cost estimates.
- HB 629 VDOT regulations; fiber optic facilities.
- HB 630 VDOT regulations; placement of customer service drop cables.
- HB 631 Special license plates; sesquicentennial of the American Civil War.
- HB 642 Motor vehicles; yielding right-of-way when approaching mail delivery vehicles.
- HB 649 Motor vehicle dealers; collection of annual license and registration fees in certain localities.
- HB 652 Regional jail vehicles; equipped with colored warning lights.
- HB 692 Highway welcome and exit signs; localities may put up within highway rights-of-way.
- HB 747 Civil remedial fees; repeals provision for those paid, imposed on certain drivers, refund fees.
- HB 756 Registration fees; vehicle equipped for persons with disabilities.
- HB 786 Vehicle registration; refusal to issue or renew because of fees or taxes owed to counties, etc.
- HB 797 Traffic signs and markings; VDOT to transfer control to Fairfax County.
- HB 803 VDOT; authority to account for workforce housing.
- HB 826 Hampton Roads Transportation Authority; expanding Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel first tier project.
- HB 828 Hampton Roads Transportation Authority; removes York County & Cities of Hampton & Poquoson.
- HB 829 Hampton Roads Transportation Authority; abolishes Authority, taxes, etc., dedicated to operation.
- HB 832 Towing and recovery operators; removal of trespassing vehicles.
- HB 833 Automotive manufacturers; specialized registration & titling of company vehicles.
- HB 855 Pedestrian and bicycle advisory committees, regional; VDOT to establish.
- HB 856 Rail Enhancement Fund; allows Director to waive certain requirements regarding project funding.
- HB 875 Handbills, etc.; distribution in Spotsylvania County and City of Richmond.
- HB 884 School buses; prohibits idling of engines of those diesel-powered on school premises.
- HB 885 Bus engine idling; allows all counties, cities, and towns power to adopt ordinances limiting.
- HB 888 Oversize trucks; permits issued by DMV for operation.
- HB 889 Learner's permits; certification statement required for persons under age 18.
- HB 890 Emergency vehicles; flashing warning lights.
- HB 891 Driver's license; discretionary arrest for third offense of driving on suspended license.
- HB 922 Registration fees; increase for firefighting and emergency medical services vehicles.
- HB 942 Driver's license, provisional; repeals provision allowing use of wireless devices when stopped.
- HB 957 Northern Virginia Transportation Authority; increases membership.
- HB 967 DMV; fees imposed on vehicle dealers.
- HB 977 Statistical information; VDOT to collect and report.
- HB 993 License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Destination Imagination.
- HB 1012 Towing; regulations for those seeking tow truck authorization documents and provisional changes.
- HB 1013 Newman Road; designating as State byway in Fairfax County.
- HB 1014 High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes; use by vehicles bearing special fuel vehicle license plates.
- HB 1015 Motor vehicle air conditioners; allows explosive, flammable, or toxic refrigerants.
- HB 1022 Disabled parking; amends definition.
- HB 1024 Military personnel; extension of deadlines for driver's license renewal, etc.
- HB 1027 Motor vehicles; regulation of parking of certain vehicles in certain counties.
- HB 1028 Speed limits; signs posted in school zones.
- HB 1032 Traffic control measures; financing for application and installation.
- HB 1035 Law-enforcement officers; required to pull vehicle off roadway when stopping motorists.
- HB 1105 Outdoor advertising; local governments ability to limit or remove signs..
- HB 1108 Highway construction, primary system; funds allocation.
- HB 1110 Motor carrier liability insurance; required for operators of trolleys.
- HB 1112 Weight limit violations; disposition of penalties by Stafford County.
- HB 1130 VDOT logo signs; businesses that cater to recreational vehicle users.
- HB 1152 Vehicle window tinting films; exempts rear or rear side windows of ambulances, etc.
- HB 1170 Driver's license, commercial; passenger-carrying vehicle transporting fewer than 16 required.
- HB 1173 Motorcyclists; allows certain persons at least 21 years of age to ride without helmets.
- HB 1188 Civil remedial fees; repeals provision for those paid, imposed on certain drivers, refund fees.
- HB 1198 Driver's license, commercial; State law conformance with federal requirements.
- HB 1201 Motor Vehicle Dealer Board; executive director and staff employees of DMV.
- HB 1202 Towing and Recovery Operators, Board for; executive director and staff to be employees of DMV.
- HB 1206 Port Authority; police officer to provide security beyond locality where property is located.
- HB 1218 School buses; prohibits use of wireless telecommunications devices by persons driving.
- HB 1221 Drivers, commercial; DUI testing after accident.
- HB 1224 Driver's, commercial; random drug and alcohol tests required.
- HB 1226 Regional jail vehicles; equipped with colored warning lights.
- HB 1231 Civil remedial fees; repeals provision for those imposed certain drivers.
- HB 1233 Reckless driving; suspension of license on conviction of minor.
- HB 1243 Civil remedial fees; repeals provision for those imposed on certain drivers.
- HB 1244 Driver training schools & instructors; changes terminology required to pass DMV instruction course.
- HB 1245 Driver's license; certain restrictions for first-time applicants failing behind wheel three times.
- HB 1270 Pedestrians and drivers; sets out responsibilities at marked and unmarked crosswalks.
- HB 1281 License plates, special; persons convicted of DUI third or subsequent time to use.
- HB 1286 Highway systems; eliminates three-tier aspect of revenue-sharing program.
- HB 1288 Bridge and safety funding; prioritization by Transportation Board.
- HB 1291 Civil remedial fees; repeals provision for those imposed certain drivers.
- HB 1296 Towing and Recovery Operator, Board for; postpones effective date of any regulations.
- HB 1301 Bridge replacement & repair; Transportation Board to award contracts for design-build procurement.
- HB 1302 Incident management; makes several changes to law in order to increase effectiveness & efficiency.
- HB 1304 Hampton Roads Transportation Authority; procedures to be followed.
- HB 1320 Public road easements; maintenance of certain roads not abandoned.
- HB 1337 Children; unlawful for any person to leave in motor vehicle unattended child under age six.
- HB 1344 License plates, special; issuance to United States Navy chief petty officers.
- HB 1345 Parking violations; grants James City County ability to impose civil penalties.
- HB 1346 Parking ordinances; those adopted by James City County .
- HB 1374 Restricted permit; issuance thereof for license suspension for nonpayment of fines and costs.
- HB 1375 Civil remedial fees; repeals provision for those imposed certain drivers.
- HB 1385 Highway construction funds, primary and secondary; funds allocation.
- HB 1402 Driver's license; provision of foreign language interpreter for applicant.
- HB 1406 Rural rustic road program; increases maximum average daily traffic volume for roads.
- HB 1407 Restricted driver's license; issuance to operate motor vehicle during period of suspension
- HB 1427 License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: SHAG DANCE CLUBS OF VIRGINIA.
- HB 1429 Golf carts; operation on public highways within boundaries of Town of Claremont.
- HB 1444 Hampton Roads Transportation Authority; abolishes Authority, taxes, etc., dedicated to operation.
- HB 1452 Display of offensive objects or devices; prohibited on any vehicle.
- HB 1454 VDOT; waiver of certain entrance sight-distance requirements.
- HB 1464 Trooper Robert A. Hill Memorial Bridge; designating as bridge over Route 58 in Southampton County.
- HB 1478 Pedestrian control signals; abide by words or symbols displayed thereon.
- HB 1507 Trooper Charles Mark Cosslett Memorial Highway; designating as portion of Fairfax County Parkway.
- HB 1511 Changeable electronic variable message signs; imposes a moratorium on erection of advertisements.
- HB 1515 Public-Private Transportation Act; prohibits private entity from imposing tolls on Interstate 81.
- HB 1516 Public-Private Transportation Act; prohibits private entity from imposing tolls on Interstate 81.
- HB 1524 License and registration fees, additional; method of collection in certain localities.
- HB 1540 Driver training schools; regulation by DMV.
- HB 1546 Weight limit; town ordinance thereof on certain roads.
- HB 1551 Overweight and overload permits; creates fee schedules therefor to help recover maintenance costs.
- HB 1555 Lance Corporal Daniel Todd Morris Bridge; designating as bridge over I-81 at Steeles Tavern.
- HB 1557 Mopeds; limitations on operation thereof.
- HB 1566 Speed limits; grants counties certain powers with regard to setting.
- HB 1572 Comprehensive highway access management standards; Commissioner to promulgate in phases.
- HB 1578 Northern Virginia Transportation Authority; refund of certain fees and taxes imposed thereby.
- HR 4 Personal rapid transit pilot program; Secretary of Transportation to consider City of Portsmouth.
- SB 1 Civil remedial fees; repeals provision for those imposed on certain drivers.
- SB 39 Traffic accident reports; increases amount of damage threshold to be reported by law enforcement.
- SB 55 Tank wagons; increases total gross weight for overweight permits.
- SB 73 License plates, special; issuance marking sesquicentennial of Civil War.
- SB 84 License plates, special; issuance to U.S. Air Force retirees.
- SB 99 Highway systems; revenue-sharing funds therefor in certain counties, cities, and towns.
- SB 113 Driver's license; penalty for driving without.
- SB 116 Motor Vehicles, Department of; service charges.
- SB 121 TransDominion Express Commission; created.
- SB 136 School buses; prohibits use of wireless telecommunications devices by persons driving.
- SB 150 Wilderness Road: Virginia's Heritage Migration Route; designating certain highway segments thereas.
- SB 154 License plates, special; issuance promoting tourism and conservation on the Northern Neck.
- SB 160 Handbills, etc.; distribution in highway rights-of-way in certain localities.
- SB 165 Golf cart and utility vehicles; crossing of highways at certain intersections in Colonial Beach.
- SB 186 Statewide Transportation Plan; VDOT, etc. to include regional goals and performance measures.
- SB 189 Highway construction; increases cost of project using state or local employees.
- SB 191 Vehicle license fees, local; localities to exempt those owned by citizen support units.
- SB 233 Transportation Plan; include quantifiable measures & achievable goals for greenhouse gas emission.
- SB 266 License plates, special; issuance to Purple Heart recipients.
- SB 309 Restricted driver's license; issuance to operate motor vehicle during period of suspension
- SB 368 Disregarding signal to stop; endangerment of operation of law-enforcement officer, penalty.
- SB 370 Comprehensive highway access management standards; Commissioner to promulgate in phases.
- SB 371 Statewide Rail Plan; Transportation Board to establish.
- SB 422 License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Appalachian Trail.
- SB 570 High-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes; revises procedures for enforcing violations.
- SB 600 License plates, special; issuance to supporters of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
- SB 607 Towing and recovery operator; definition excludes franchised motor vehicle dealer.
- SB 644 Pedestrians and drivers; sets out responsibilities at marked and unmarked crosswalks.
- SB 654 Jerry Falwell Parkway; designating as portion of Route 460 between City of Lynchburg & Campbell Co.
- SB 691 Towing; regulations for those seeking tow truck authorization documents and provisional changes.
- SB 707 Towing and Recovery Operators, Board of; powers, duties, and regulations.
- SB 728 Motor vehicle dealers; collection of annual license and registration fees in certain localities.
- SB 750 License plates, special; issuance to supporters of National D-Day Memorial Foundation.
- SB 754 Public-Private Transportation Act; prohibits private entity from imposing tolls on Interstate 81.
- SB 799 Move-over law; drivers must move to lane not adjacent emergency vehicle displaying emergency lights.