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2013 SESSION

Convened January 9, 2013
Adjourned sine die February 23, 2013
Reconvened April 3, 2013
Adjourned sine die April 3, 2013


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Abandoned vehicles; public auction when conducted by localities shall include an Internet sale by auction. Amending § 46.2-1203. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 1395 (Chapter 241))
Agricultural and forestry products; Virginia Congressional Delegation memorialized to support federal action to allow increased weight limits for vehicles hauling on interstate highways. (Patron-Tyler, HJR 586 (F); Lucas, SJR 370 (F))
Alcohol, open container; no person shall possess in passenger area of motor vehicle, civil penalty. Adding § 46.2-800.3. (Patron-Barker, SB 843 (F))
All-terrain and utility vehicles; expands definition. Amending § 46.2-100. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1070 (CD); Newman, SB 336 (CD))
All-terrain vehicle and utility vehicle; revises definitions. Amending § 46.2-100. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1608 (F))
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))
Coal trucks; weight enforcement. Amending § 46.2-1143. (Patron-Morefield, HB 2227 (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))
District court or circuit court clerk; records sent to DMV. Amending § 46.2-383. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 1714 (F))
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))
DMV registration; expiration and renewal. Amending § 46.2-646. (Patron-Rush, HB 1485 (Chapter 337))
Driver improvement clinics; increases fee that clinics may charge for courses. Amending § 46.2-502. (Patron-Wagner, SB 770 (Chapter 326))
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 license applicants; person who fails DMV’s exam three times must take Virginia Driver’s Manual course offered by licensed driver training school. Amending § 46.2-325. (Patron-Carr, HB 1701 (Chapter 272))
Driver’s licenses; participation in organ donor program. Amending §§ 32.1-292.2 and 46.2-342. (Patron-Plum, HB 1713 (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))
Driver’s licenses, provisional; restriction on operating a motor vehicle. Amending § 46.2-334.01. (Patron-Peace, HB 2033 (Chapter 579))
Driving under influence of alcohol; any person convicted of subsequent offense is guilty of Class 6 felony, mandatory minimum term of one year imprisonment and mandatory minimum fine of $1,000. Amending §§ 18.2-270, 18.2-271, and 46.2-391. (Patron-Morris, HB 1559 (Chapter 415); Norment, SB 1272 (Chapter 655))
Driving under influence of alcohol; persons convicted of first offense to wear transdermal alcohol monitoring device. Amending §§ 18.2-271.1 and 18.2-272. (Patron-McDougle, SB 1103 (F))
DUI offenders; compliance with State ignition interlock requirements if convicted out-of-state. Amending § 18.2-271.1. (Patron-Farrell, HB 1647 (F))
Electric vehicles, converted; safety inspectors may charge an additional fee of no more than $40. Amending § 46.2-602.3. (Patron-Lopez, HB 1944 (Chapter 216))
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))
Emissions inspection; minimum miles per gallon rating required to be exempt from testing. Amending § 46.2-1178. (Patron-Ebbin, SB 1102 (Chapter 634))
Escort vehicle drivers; certification and regulation in State, traffic infraction for impeding or disrupting vehicle with a hauling permit. Amending § 46.2-348; adding §§ 46.2-828.2 and 46.2-2900 through 46.2-2910. (Patron-May, HB 2243 (Chapter 312); Newman, SB 1284 (Chapter 477))
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))
Fines under certain local ordinances; paid to local school division and Literary Fund. Amending §§ 16.1-69.48 and 46.2-1308. (Patron-Carr, HB 1901 (F))
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))
Golf carts and utility vehicles; adds Town of Wachapreague to list that may authorize over-the-road operation. Amending § 46.2-916.2. (Patron-Lewis, HB 1514 (Chapter 64))
Handheld personal communications devices; driving while using device for something other than verbal communication punishable as reckless driving. Amending §§ 46.2-341.20 and 46.2-853; repealing § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Cline, HB 1360 (I) See HB1907; Loupassi, HB 1848 (I) See HB1907)
Handheld personal communications devices; mandatory minimum fine of $250 when convicted of reckless driving when in violation of certain provisions, fine of $125 for first offense for texting while driving. Amending §§ 46.2-868 and 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Anderson, HB 1907 (Chapter 752); Norment, SB 1222 (Chapter 790))
Handheld personal communications devices; primary offense for texting while driving, increases penalties, violation of provision. Amending § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Barker, SB 1160 (I) See SB1222)
Handheld personal communications devices; prohibits use while operating motor vehicle, etc., and makes such use primary offense. Amending § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Dance, HB 1495 (I) See HB1907)
Handheld personal communications devices; texting while driving is punishable as reckless driving, exception. Amending § 46.2-341.20; adding § 46.2-853.1; repealing § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Barker, SB 1238 (I) See SB1222)
Handheld personal communications devices; texting while driving motor vehicle primary offense. Amending § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Rust, HB 1357 (I) See HB1907)
Handheld personal communications devices; texting while driving, reckless driving. Amending § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Bulova, HB 1883 (I) See HB1907)
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)
Handheld personal communications devices; unlawful to use while operating moving motor vehicle on school property or in any reduced-speed school crossing zones. Adding § 46.2-1078.2. (Patron-Watts, HB 1540 (I) See HB1907)
Handheld personal communications devices; using while driving on bridge or in a tunnel, primary offense. Amending § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-McWaters, SB 1005 (F))
High-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes; allows state or local law-enforcement vehicles, firefighting trucks, ambulances, and rescue squad vehicles to enter by crossing barrier or buffer if performing official duties. Amending § 33.1-56.3. Emergency. (Patron-Rust, HB 2052 (Chapter 85); McDougle, SB 1204 (Chapter 101))
High-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes; emergency vehicles and law-enforcement vehicles cannot use when commuting to and from work place. Amending § 33.1-56.1. (Patron-Rust, HB 1526 (Chapter 195))
Inoperable motor vehicles; adds Albemarle County to those localities that may prohibit any person from keeping, exception. Amending § 15.2-905. (Patron-Deeds, SB 885 (Chapter 364))
Junkyards; policy and definitions. Amending §§ 33.1-348 and 33.1-351. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 2105 (Chapter 127))
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 for supporters of Washington Nationals baseball team. (Patron-Webert, HB 1387 (Chapter 177); Barker, SB 837 (Chapter 360))
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 plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: I SUPPORT ANIMAL RESCUE. (Patron-Kory, HB 651 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: IN REMEMBRANCE, APRIL 16, 2007. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 604 (CD); Marsden, SB 388 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: PEACE BEGINS AT HOME. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 182 (CD); O’Bannon, HB 2314 (F); Herring, SB 225 (CD); Herring, SB 1368 (Chapter 663))
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing word: RESTON! and legend: LIVE WORK PLAY. (Patron-Howell, SB 93 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance of those commemorating America’s buffalo soldiers. (Patron-Keam, HB 1040 (CD); Keam, HB 2126 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to members and former members of U.S. Army Rangers. (Patron-Cox, J.A., HB 1236 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of NASCAR. (Patron-Carrico, SB 334 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Rosewell Foundation. (Patron-Hodges, HB 1446 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Smith Mountain Lake. (Patron-Poindexter, HB 1832 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Trees Virginia. (Patron-Johnson, HB 843 (CD))
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))
Licenses, restricted; issued when suspended for failure to pay fines and costs. Amending § 46.2-395. (Patron-Fariss, HB 2214 (F))
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))
Mopeds and motorized skateboards and scooters; licensure and age requirements of operators. Amending § 46.2-914; adding § 46.2-337.1. (Patron-McWaters, SB 1007 (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 accident; satisfaction of judgments for damages, suspensions requested by creditor. Amending §§ 46.2-417 and 46.2-427. (Patron-Johnson, HB 2272 (Chapter 598))
Motor vehicle dealers; imposition of financial penalties, warranty and sales incentive obligations. Amending § 46.2-1571. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1632 (Chapter 260); McDougle, SB 1051 (Chapter 630))
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; assignment of medical expense benefits to assignor’s health care provider. Amending § 38.2-2201. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1655 (Chapter 75))
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 vehicle registration forms; requires owners or operators of apartment houses, etc., at request of commissioner of the revenue to provide. Amending § 58.1-3901. (Patron-Brink, HB 1958 (F))
Motor vehicle rental tax; exclusions from gross rental proceeds. Amending § 58.1-1735. (Patron-Massie, HB 1993 (Chapter 84))
Motor vehicle titles, etc.; validity of registration, transfer to designated beneficiary upon death of owner. Amending § 46.2-615; adding § 46.2-633.2. (Patron-Black, SB 715 (Chapter 318))
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))
Motorcycle rider safety training centers; requires motorcycles supplied to meet certain criteria, center responsible for procuring and providing minimum of one motorcycle per student. Amending § 46.2-1190.2. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 1476 (Chapter 111))
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))
Overweight vehicle permits; engineering analysis performed prior to issuance, not to exceed three hours. Amending § 46.2-1149. (Patron-Morefield, HB 2228 (Chapter 354))
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))
Pedestrians and other shared-path users; local government may adopt ordinances requiring to stop before crossing highways at marked crosswalks and there are no traffic control signals at such crossing. Amending § 46.2-924. (Patron-Greason, HB 2217 (Chapter 507); Favola, SB 959 (Chapter 681))
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))
Personal property tax; classification of motor vehicles leased by locality or constitutional officer. Amending § 58.1-3506. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 1522 (Chapter 39))
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))
Provisional driver’s license holders; changes from secondary offense to primary offense use of cell phones. Amending § 46.2-334.01. (Patron-Barker, SB 875 (F))
Public utility company vehicles; extension of loads beyond front of vehicles. Amending § 46.2-1120. (Patron-Cox, J.A., HB 1453 (Chapter 242); McDougle, SB 1050 (Chapter 385))
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))
State Police, Department of; certain accident reports may be retained and furnished in either hard copy or electronic form. Amending § 46.2-380. (Patron-Villanueva, HB 1830 (Chapter 80); Carrico, SB 948 (Chapter 104))
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))
Suspended or revoked license; driving recklessly causing death of another person, penalty. Adding § 18.2-36.3. (Patron-Head, HB 1567 (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)
Tow truck drivers; definition of tow. Amending § 46.2-1231. (Patron-Wilt, HB 1948 (F))
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))
Vehicle safety inspection; increases fees, calculation of future increases or decreases. Amending § 46.2-1167. (Patron-Wilt, HB 1974 (F))
Vehicle tire weight limitations; prohibits over-the-road operation for commercial purposes of a truck, trailer, or semitrailer if exceed guidelines. Adding § 46.2-1043.1. (Patron-LeMunyon, HB 1886 (Chapter 430))
Vehicle tire weight limitations; prohibits over-the-road operation of certain vehicles if exceed guidelines. Adding § 46.2-1043.1. (Patron-Marsden, SB 1003 (F))
Vehicle towing charges; increases maximum hookup and initial towing fee. Amending § 46.2-1233.1. (Patron-Pogge, HB 2202 (Chapter 592))
Vehicle weight limits; increases tandem axle weight limit. Amending §§ 46.2-1128 and 46.2-1129. (Patron-Lewis, HB 1195 (CD))
Vehicle weight limits and overweight permits; technical changes. Amending §§ 46.2-1104, 46.2-1129.1, 46.2-1139, and 46.2-1148. (Patron-May, HB 1985 (Chapter 118))
Virginia Defense Force; issuance of local vehicle license for vehicles owned or leased by members. Amending § 46.2-752. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1841 (Chapter 82))
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))
Weighing of vehicles; exempts those owned or leased by City of Suffolk. Amending § 46.2-1137. (Patron-Lucas, SB 479 (CD))
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))

2013 Cumulative Index of Bills, Joint Resolutions, and Resolutions - For additional information, please contact the House of Delegates Information and Public Relations Office, P. O. Box 406, State Capitol, Richmond, Virginia 23218, telephone (804) 698-1500.