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HOUSE BILL NO. 451 House Amendments in [ ] -- February 5, 1996 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-878.2, relating to speeding in certain residence districts; penalty. ----------
Patrons-- Albo, Almand, Callahan, Darner, Fisher, Harris, Keating, McClure, O'Brien, Puller and Watts; Senator: Woods
---------- Referred to Committee on Transportation ----------

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 46.2-878.2 as follows:

§ 46.2-878.2. Maximum speed limits in certain residence districts; penalty.

Operation of any motor vehicle in excess of a maximum speed limit established for a highway in a residence district, when indicated by appropriately placed signs displaying the maximum speed limit and the penalty for violations, shall be unlawful and constitute a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of not more than [ $250 $200, in addition to other penalties provided by law.

Nothing in this section shall preclude the prosecution or conviction for reckless driving of any motor vehicle operator whose operation of any motor vehicle in a residence district, apart from speed, demonstrates a reckless disregard for life, limb, or property. ]