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HB 1344 Flashing lights on motor vehicles; "move over" law.

Introduced by: Sam Rasoul | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Flashing lights on motor vehicles; "move over" law. Allows vehicles that assist with the management of roadside and traffic incidents or that perform traffic management services along public highways to be equipped with flashing, blinking, or alternating amber warning lights. Virginia's "move over" law applies to such vehicles. A violation of this provision is punishable as a traffic infraction.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Flashing lights on motor vehicles; "move over" law. Specifies that vehicles of VDOT's Safety Service Patrol may be equipped with flashing, blinking, or alternating amber warning lights as allowed for other vehicles used for towing or servicing disabled vehicles. Virginia's "move over" law applies to such vehicles.