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MOTOR VEHICLES

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation
(CD) Carried over from 2002 session but died in committee on or before December 9th


Abandoned motor vehicles; removal and disposition. Amending § 46.2-1213. (Patron-Carrico, HB 1802 (F))
Accident reconstructionists; also to be licensed as private investigators. Amending § 9.1-140. (Patron-Reid, HB 2121 (Chapter 136))
Alcoholic beverages; penalty for possession of open container in a motor vehicle. Adding § 46.2-801.1. (Patron-Purkey, HB 57 (CD); Purkey, HB 1379 (F))
Alcoholic beverages; penalty for possession of open container in passenger area of motor vehicle. Amending § 46.2-391; adding § 18.2-323.2. (Patron-Watts, HB 2252 (F))
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs); operation in Buchanan County. Amending § 46.2-915.1. (Patron-Stump, HB 1902 (Chapter 313))
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off-road motorcycles; provisions for dealers and manufacturers. Amending §§ 46.2-1993, 46.2-1993.6, 46.2-1993.25 and 46.2-1993.64. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 2681 (Chapter 334))
Bicycle and pedestrian safety; allocation of certain federal transportation funds for improvements. Adding § 33.1-23.05. (Patron-Whipple, SB 1108 (F))
Bicycles and bicycle lanes; definitions. Amending §§ 46.2-100, 46.2-904, 46.2-905, 46.2-906 and 46.2-1081. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 1553 (Chapter 29); Whipple, SB 1112 (Chapter 46))
Cellular telephones; prohibits use while operating a motor vehicle. Adding § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Bolvin, HB 2493 (F); Puller, SB 748 (F))
Cellular telephones; prohibits use while operating a motor vehicle, law-enforcement agencies to maintain record of related accidents. Adding § 46.2-819.3. (Patron-Almand, HB 808 (CD); Miller, Y.B., SB 906 (F))
Cellular telephones; prohibits use while operating a motor vehicle, study of effects of use of mobile telephones in conjunction with motor vehicle operation. Adding § 46.2-1078.1. (Patron-Marsh, SB 87 (CD))
Child restraint devices; requires use in rear cargo area of vehicles other than pickup trucks. Amending § 46.2-1095. (Patron-Bell, HB 2005 (F))
Child restraint devices; use by child day care centers or programs. Amending § 46.2-1095. (Patron-Marrs, HB 2412 (F))
Commercial driver’s licenses; hazardous materials endorsement. Adding § 46.2-341.16:1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1962 (Chapter 913); Williams, SB 1225 (Chapter 920))
Constitutional amendment; exempts certain motor vehicles from state and local taxation (first reference). Amending Sections 4 and 6 of Article X. (Patron-Watts, HJR 126 (CD); Watts, HJR 630 (F))
Constitutional amendment; exempts motor vehicles and boats from local taxation (first reference). Amending Section 6 of Article X. (Patron-Colgan, SJR 51 (CD))
Constitutional amendment; exempts taxation of certain motor vehicles and provides for distribution of individual income tax to local governments (first reference). Amending Sections 4 and 6 of Article X. (Patron-Byron, HJR 117 (CD))
Courier service vehicles; exempt from regulation as motor carriers of property. Amending §§ 46.2-2100 and 46.2-2101. (Patron-Bolling, SB 1263 (Chapter 832))
Criminal justice training academies; graduates to be provided with publication “Police, Crimes and Offenses and Motor Vehicle Laws of Virginia.” Adding § 15.2-1754. (Patron-Quayle, SB 843 (F))
Disabled parking placards; issuance to persons with disabilities. Amending §§ 46.2-1240 and 46.2-1241. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2504 (Chapter 992))
DMV; discounts on certain transactions. Amending § 46.2-216.3. (Patron-Rust, HB 2149 (F))
DMV; duties of sworn members of enforcement division. Amending § 46.2-217. (Patron-Ticer, SB 1158 (F))
DMV; implementation of a customer service pilot project, report. Adding § 46.2-205.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 2663 (F); Wagner, SB 1276 (Chapter 1023))
DMV; to provide self-service options at its offices. Adding § 46.2-216.4. (Patron-Rust, HB 2150 (Chapter 320))
DMV and The Library of Virginia; to promote use of public library Internet access terminals to complete on-line transactions with DMV. Adding § 46.2-216.4. (Patron-Brink, HB 2767 (Chapter 336))
Driver education programs; allows home schooling parent or guardian to instruct their own child. Amending §§ 22.1-205 and 46.2-334. (Patron-Oder, HB 2404 (Chapter 951))
Driver Education Programs; Report on (SJR 110, 2002). (SD 15)
Driver’s license; administrative suspension for underage alcohol consumption. Amending §§ 18.2-266.1 and 46.2-391.2. (Patron-Albo, HB 2324 (Chapter 605))
Driver’s license; designation of hearing or speech impairment. Amending § 46.2-342. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 2745 (Chapter 335))
Driver’s license; eliminates use of social security number. Amending § 46.2-342. (Patron-Byron, HB 1593 (Chapter 306))
Driver’s license; expiration. Amending § 46.2-330. (Patron-May, HB 2674 (Chapter 333))
Driver’s license; fingerprinting of non-U.S. citizen applicants. Amending § 46.2-323. (Patron-Bolvin, HB 798 (CD))
Driver’s license; increases penalty for fraud or false statements in applications. Amending § 46.2-348. (Patron-Janis, HB 1534 (F); Ticer, SB 1165 (F))
Driver’s license; issuance of a restricted license to persons whose license is already suspended. Amending § 46.2-334.01. (Patron-Wagner, SB 1190 (Chapter 771))
Driver’s license; notification of suspension to be mailed by clerk within 5 business days. Amending § 46.2-395. (Patron-Norment, SB 816 (Chapter 218))
Driver’s license; suspension for conviction for graffiti or damage to property. Amending §§ 18.2-137, 18.2-138 and 18.2-138.1. (Patron-Baskerville, HB 2677 (F))
Driver’s license; suspension for failure to pay judgments. Amending § 46.2-427. (Patron-Drake, HB 1944 (Chapter 316))
Driver’s license; suspension upon conviction of driving offense resulting in death of a person. Adding § 46.2-396.1. (Patron-Gear, HB 1234 (CD))
Driver’s licenses and identification cards; penalty for fraudulent representation. Amending § 46.2-105.2; adding §§ 46.2-328.1 and 46.2-341.16:1. (Patron-Albo, HB 1954 (Chapter 817); O’Brien, SB 1058 (Chapter 819))
Driver’s licenses, commercial driver’s licenses and special identification cards; requirements for issuance. Amending §§ 46.2-323, 46.2-330 and 46.2-334; adding § 46.2-203.2; repealing § 46.2-323.1. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 767 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; arrest provisions. Amending § 19.2-81. (Patron-Bell, HB 2691 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; imposition of fees upon conviction. Amending § 17.1-275.5. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2764 (Chapter 1001); Norment, SB 1258 (Chapter 1022))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; incarceration upon conviction. Amending § 18.2-270. (Patron-Janis, HB 1401 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; ingestion of illegal Schedule I or II drugs, penalties. Amending §§ 18.2-268.2 through 18.2-268.5, 18.2-268.8, 18.2-268.9 and 18.2-268.10; adding § 18.2-266.2. (Patron-Carrico, HB 1806 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; issuance of restricted license. Amending § 18.2-271.1. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 1302 (Chapter 290))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; minimum fines. Amending § 18.2-270. (Patron-Purkey, HB 1702 (Chapter 591); Mims, SB 1019 (Chapter 573))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; procedure when taking blood samples. Amending §§ 18.2-268.6, 18.2-268.7, 18.2-268.8, 18.2-268.11, 46.2-341.26:6, 46.2-341.26:7, 46.2-341.26:8 and 46.2-341.26:11. (Patron-Janis, HB 1399 (Chapter 933); Woodrum, HB 2049 (F); Trumbo, SB 972 (Chapter 936))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; punitive damages for persons injured by intoxicated drivers. Amending § 8.01-44.5. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 1691 (F); Puller, SB 865 (F))
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; reduces blood alcohol for minimum mandatory sentence. Amending §§ 18.2-270 and 19.2-81. (Patron-Bell, HB 2265 (F))
Driving while distracted; prohibited. Adding § 46.2-802.1. (Patron-Almand, HB 1910 (F))
Drunk Driving Fund, Victims of; created. Adding § 19.2-11.5. (Patron-Moran, HB 2684 (F))
Eluding police; penalty. Amending § 46.2-817. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 368 (CD); Cosgrove, HB 1436 (F))
Emergency vehicles; use of flashing headlights when warning lights are activated. Amending § 46.2-1029.1. (Patron-Rapp, HB 348 (CD))
Emergency vehicles; use of flashing headlights when warning lights are activated, exceptions. Amending § 46.2-1029.1. (Patron-Rapp, HB 1677 (Chapter 121))
Emissions inspections; exempted for certain late model vehicles. Amending § 46.2-1178. (Patron-Black, HB 1417 (F))
Excursion trains; operation in Buchanan County. Amending § 46.2-2099.41. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1181 (Chapter 286))
Farm vehicles; exempts distance limitation on those exempt from registration. Amending §§ 46.2-665, 46.2-666, 46.2-668 and 46.2-670. (Patron-McDougle, HB 1745 (F))
Farm vehicles; may be used for nonfarm purposes. Amending § 46.2-698. (Patron-Carrico, HB 1804 (F))
Funeral processions; allows all vehicles to display high beam headlights. Amending § 46.2-828. (Patron-Bland, HB 2329 (Chapter 853))
Golf carts; certain operation on public highways in Town of Cape Charles. Amending § 46.2-676. (Patron-Rerras, SB 1074 (Chapter 105))
Habitual Offender Act; allows nonresident to petition circuit court for restoration of driving privileges. Amending § 46.2-360. (Patron-Moran, HB 1029 (CD))
High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes; abolishes sunset provision on use by vehicles bearing clean special fuel vehicle license plates. Amending § 33.1-46.2. (Patron-Moran, HB 2383 (I) See HB2316)
High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes; extends sunset provision on use by vehicles bearing clean special fuel vehicle license plates. Amending § 33.1-46.2. (Patron-Plum, HB 2316 (Chapter 324))
High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes; prohibits designation on any portion of Interstate Route 264 in Virginia Beach City and on certain highways in south Hampton Roads. Amending § 33.1-46.2; repealing Chapter 914, 1999 Acts. (Patron-Stolle, SB 320 (CD))
High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes; use by personal vehicles owned by law-enforcement officers. Amending § 33.1-46.2. (Patron-Moran, HB 2385 (F))
Highway Accidents Involving Trucks and Other Large Vehicles Stopped on Roadway or Shoulder of Highways; Report on (HJR 23, 2002). (HD 17)
Highway signs; penalty for defacing, damaging, etc., additional penalty when damage results in death. Amending § 46.2-832. (Patron-Barlow, HB 1310 (CD))
Highway signs; penalty for defacing, damaging, etc. Amending § 46.2-832. (Patron-Bell, HB 2014 (I) See HB2110; Barlow, HB 2110 (Chapter 134))
Highway work zones; placement of warning signs of hazards for motorcyclists. Adding § 33.1-194.1. (Patron-Welch, HB 1813 (F))
Income tax, state; credit for users of high-occupancy vehicle lanes. Adding § 58.1-339.11. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1390 (F))
Inoperable motor vehicles; to be shielded or screened from view. Amending §§ 15.2-904 and 15.2-905. (Patron-Trumbo, SB 613 (CD); Trumbo, SB 1262 (F))
Juveniles; loss of driving privileges for drunk driving or refusal to submit to blood or breath test (abuse and lose). Amending § 16.1-278.9. (Patron-Purkey, HB 1527 (Chapter 118))
Law Officers’ Retirement System; includes sworn member of enforcement division of DMV. Amending § 51.1-212. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 141 (CD))
License plate covers; requirements. Amending § 46.2-716. (Patron-Miles, HB 1780 (F))
License plates; issuance of one plate per vehicle. Amending §§ 46.2-711 and 46.2-715. (Patron-Louderback, HB 1428 (F); Potts, SB 1009 (F))
License plates, special; abolishes issuance for various civic and charitable organizations. Amending § 46.2-746.8; repealing §§ 46.2-746.2:1, 46.2-749.12, 46.2-749.15, 46.2-749.16, 46.2-749.17, 46.2-749.19 through 46.2-749.25, 46.2-749.27 and 46.2-749.30. (Patron-Landes, HB 1377 (Chapter 295))
License plates, special; changes in issuance provisions. Amending § 46.2-725. (Patron-Wardrup, HB 1492 (Chapter 923))
License plates, special; eliminates fee for those awarded Purple Heart. Amending § 46.2-742. (Patron-Hawkins, SB 283 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance celebrating Virginia’s coal mining heritage. Adding § 46.2-749.5:1. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2173 (I) See HB1735; Puckett, SB 1170 (I) See SB1230)
License plates, special; issuance commemorating 30th anniversary of Secretariat’s winning Triple Crown. Adding § 46.2-749.84. (Patron-McDougle, HB 1374 (I) See HB1657)
License plates, special; issuance commemorating members and achievements of Civilian Conservation Corps. Adding § 46.2-749.84. (Patron-Louderback, HB 1445 (I) See HB1735)
License plates, special; issuance of “local logo” license plates to localities. Amending § 46.2-749.4. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2581 (I) See HB1735)
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: CHOOSE LIFE. Adding § 46.2-749.84. (Patron-Black, HB 1406 (V))
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: FREE TIBET. Adding § 46.2-749.84. (Patron-Ticer, SB 1283 (I) See SB1230)
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: HISTORIC COVERED BRIDGES. Adding § 46.2-749.84. (Patron-Quayle, SB 845 (I) See SB1230)
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: HONORARY CONSUL. Amending § 46.2-736.2. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1046 (I) See SB1230)
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: “IN GOD WE TRUST.” Adding § 46.2-749.84. (Patron-Byron, HB 1483 (I) See HB1735)
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE. Adding § 46.2-749.28:1. (Patron-Gear, HB 2133 (I) See HB1735)
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. Adding § 46.2-749.84. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2452 (I) See HB1735)
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS. Adding § 46.2-749.23:1. (Patron-May, HB 2675 (I) See HB1657)
License plates, special; issuance of those bearing legend: VIRGINIA SCUBA DIVER. Adding § 46.2-748.3. (Patron-Bell, HB 2023 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to applicants who are certified hunter education instructors. Adding § 46.2-749.84. (Patron-Deeds, SB 708 (I) See SB1230)
License plates, special; issuance to applicants who are teachers. Amending § 46.2-746.9. (Patron-Wardrup, HB 1462 (I) See HB1735)
License plates, special; issuance to certain law-enforcement officers. Adding § 46.2-746.8:2. (Patron-Moran, HB 2381 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to certain military combat units. Amending § 46.2-725. (Patron-Watkins, SB 499 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance to medical doctors. Amending § 46.2-746.9. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1439 (I) See HB1735)
License plates, special; issuance to members and supporters of Job’s Daughters, YMCA’s of Virginia, Police Benevolent Association, various occupations, celebrating Virginia’s coal mining heritage, Washington Capitals hockey team, Izaak Walton League, achievements of Civilian Conservation Corps, and issuance of local logotype and those bearing legend: LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, “IN GOD WE TRUST” and MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. Amending §§ 46.2-746.7, 46.2-746.8, 46.2-746.9 and 46.2-749.4; adding §§ 46.2-749.5:1, 46.2-749.28:1, 46.2-749.73:1 and 46.2-749.84 through 46.2-749.88. (Patron-Rollison, HB 1735 (Chapter 925))
License plates, special; issuance to members and supporters of Urban League of Hampton Roads. Adding § 46.2-749.84. (Patron-Miller, Y.B., SB 729 (I) See SB1230)
License plates, special; issuance to members of Air Force Association. Adding § 46.2-749.16:1. (Patron-Howell, SB 699 (I) See SB1230)
License plates, special; issuance to members of American Legion. Amending § 46.2-746.4; adding § 46.2-746.4:01. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1389 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to members of General Assembly. Amending § 46.2-736.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1438 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to members of Izaak Walton League. Adding § 46.2-749.84. (Patron-Black, HB 1407 (I) See HB1735)
License plates, special; issuance to members of Job’s Daughters. Amending § 46.2-746.7. (Patron-Ingram, HB 1465 (I) See HB1735)
License plates, special; issuance to members of National Contract Management Association. Amending § 46.2-746.8. (Patron-Welch, HB 2416 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to members of Police Benevolent Association. Amending § 46.2-746.8. (Patron-Gear, HB 2080 (I) See HB1735)
License plates, special; issuance to members of Special Forces Association. Adding § 46.2-746.2:3. (Patron-Hugo, HB 2708 (Chapter 932); O’Brien, SB 1272 (I) See SB1230)
License plates, special; issuance to members of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Amending § 46.2-746.4. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1388 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to military parachutists. Adding § 46.2-746.2:2.1. (Patron-Newman, SB 1211 (I) See SB1230)
License plates, special; issuance to professional EMTs, paramedics and firefighters. Adding §§ 46.2-736.01 and 46.2-736.02. (Patron-Deeds, SB 697 (I) See SB1230)
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Children’s Hospital of King’s Daughters. Adding § 46.2-749.84. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 1573 (I) See HB1735)
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Deep Creek High School. Adding § 46.2-749.84. (Patron-Jones, S.C., HB 2203 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of EMTs, paramedics and firefighters, military parachutists, 3rd Infantry Regiment (“Old Guard”), Special Forces Association, military veterans’ organizations, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, celebrating Virginia’s coal mining heritage, Air Force Association, Mariners’ Museum, Children’s Hospital of King’s Daughters, certified hunter education instructors, Urban League of Hampton Roads, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and issuance of those bearing legend: HONORARY CONSUL, HISTORIC COVERED BRIDGES and FRIENDS OF TIBET. Amending §§ 46.2-736.2, 46.2-746.4 and 46.2-749.44; adding §§ 46.2-736.01, 46.2-736.02, 46.2-746.2:2.1, 46.2-746.2:3, 46.2-746.2:4, 46.2-749.5:1, 46.2-749.16:1 and 46.2-749.84 through 46.2-749.90. (Patron-Williams, SB 1230 (Chapter 921))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Foundation for Physical Therapy. Adding § 46.2-749.84. (Patron-Watts, HB 2251 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Girl Scouts of America. Amending § 46.2-749.30. (Patron-Saslaw, SB 456 (CD))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Adding § 46.2-749.84. (Patron-Mims, SB 1000 (I) See SB1230)
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of National D-Day Memorial Foundation, Seton House and Interdenominational Children’s Foundation of Virginia, and commemoration of 30th anniversary of Secretariat’s winning of Triple Crown, and issuance of those bearing legend: VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS and COLD WAR VETERAN. Adding §§ 46.2-749.23:1 and 46.2-749.84 through 46.2-749.88. (Patron-Putney, HB 1657 (Chapter 972))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of scholastic rowing. Adding § 46.2-749.84. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1395 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Seton House. Adding § 46.2-749.84. (Patron-Purkey, HB 1452 (I) See HB1657)
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Adding § 46.2-749.84. (Patron-Moran, HB 2374 (F))
License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Washington Capitals hockey team. Adding § 46.2-749.73:1. (Patron-Almand, HB 1909 (I) See HB1735)
License plates, special; use of logo on those of Sons of Confederate Veterans. Amending § 46.2-746.22. (Patron-Black, HB 1416 (F))
Motor carriers; financial responsibility requirements. Amending § 46.2-2053. (Patron-Hull, HB 2352 (F))
Motor carriers of passengers and property; payment of vehicle fees. Amending §§ 46.2-2011.6 and 46.2-2121. (Patron-Rust, HB 2153 (Chapter 322))
Motor carriers with a capacity of 7-14 persons; minimum liability insurance. Amending § 46.2-2143. (Patron-Weatherholtz, HB 1637 (F); Miller, K.G., SB 791 (F))
Motor fuel tax; requires DMV to supply stickers to businesses for display on each fuel dispensing pump. Amending § 59.1-167.1; adding § 46.2-116. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1642 (F))
Motor vehicle dealers; abolishes exemption from license requirements for those who sell ambulances, funeral vehicles, etc. Amending § 46.2-1500. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 421 (CD); McQuigg, HB 1689 (F))
Motor vehicle dealers; collection of on-line filing fees, payment of manual transaction fees. Amending § 46.2-1530; adding §§ 46.2-1530.1 and 46.2-1530.2. (Patron-Rollison, HB 2720 (Chapter 997))
Motor vehicle dealers; shall not include owners of parking lots and other real property when used by persons for sale of vehicles. Amending § 46.2-1508. (Patron-Pollard, HB 116 (CD))
Motor vehicle dealerships; sale or transfer. Amending § 46.2-1569.1. (Patron-Callahan, HB 1443 (Chapter 298))
Motor vehicle glass; prohibited conduct on sale or installation. Adding § 59.1-207.5:1. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 2266 (Chapter 707))
Motor vehicle registration; collection of fees, accrual of interest. Amending § 46.2-756. (Patron-Rerras, SB 1337 (Chapter 293))
Motor vehicle registration; licensing not permitted if applicant has 2 or more delinquent parking citations. Amending § 46.2-752. (Patron-Rust, HB 2758 (F))
Motor vehicle registration; licensing not permitted if applicant has delinquent parking citations. Amending § 46.2-752. (Patron-Tata, HB 2483 (Chapter 326); Whipple, SB 911 (F))
Motor vehicle registration; local commissioners of the revenue may perform certain DMV services. Amending §§ 15.2-1636 and 46.2-205. (Patron-McDougle, HB 2459 (F); Rerras, SB 1072 (F))
Motor vehicle registration; provisions. Amending § 46.2-600. (Patron-Carrico, HB 1440 (Chapter 297))
Motor vehicle registration; voluntary contributions to Jamestown 400th anniversary commemoration. Amending § 46.2-694. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1410 (F); Cole, HB 1585 (F); Brink, HB 2137 (F))
Motor vehicle registration; voluntary special local license fees for school athletic programs and activities. Amending § 46.2-752. (Patron-Nutter, HB 1771 (F); Shuler, HB 2359 (F); Edwards, SB 933 (F))
Motor vehicle registrations; renewal by motor vehicle, T&M vehicle, trailer and motorcycle dealers. Amending § 46.2-205. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2502 (Chapter 991))
Motor vehicle safety inspections; exemption for certain late model vehicles. Amending § 46.2-1158. (Patron-Black, HB 1423 (F))
Motor vehicle safety inspections; making appointments for inspection neither required or prohibited. Amending § 46.2-1158. (Patron-Plum, HB 809 (CD))
Motor vehicle safety inspections; performance by certain students in an automotive mechanics training program. Amending § 46.2-1166. (Patron-Amundson, HB 1231 (CD))
Motor vehicle safety inspections; performance by law-enforcement officers in Albemarle County. Amending § 46.2-1001. (Patron-Bell, HB 2018 (I) See HB1680)
Motor vehicle safety inspections; performance by law-enforcement officers in Bristol and Richmond Cities. Amending § 46.2-1001. (Patron-Wampler, SB 716 (I) See SB712)
Motor vehicle safety inspections; performance by law-enforcement officers in Fauquier County. Amending § 46.2-1001. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1500 (I) See HB1680)
Motor vehicle safety inspections; performance by law-enforcement officers in Newport News City. Amending § 46.2-1001. (Patron-Norment, SB 1260 (I) See SB712)
Motor vehicle safety inspections; performance by law-enforcement officers in Town of Gordonsville. Amending § 46.2-1001. (Patron-Broman, HB 1557 (I) See HB1680)
Motor vehicle safety inspections; performance by law-enforcement officers, requirements. Amending § 46.2-1001. (Patron-Rapp, HB 1680 (Chapter 82); Potts, SB 712 (Chapter 85))
Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax; applicability to casual sales. Amending § 58.1-2405. (Patron-Louderback, HB 2537 (Chapter 328))
Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax; credit for trade-ins. Amending §§ 58.1-2401 and 58.1-2405. (Patron-Byron, HB 1266 (CD))
Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax; exemption for transfer of vehicles titled in name of deceased person to spouse or heir. Amending § 58.1-2403. (Patron-Stolle, SB 809 (Chapter 278))
Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax; refund of those erroneously collected or paid. Amending § 58.1-2423. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1630 (Chapter 837))
Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund; allows optional bonding of dealers and salespersons, requirements. Amending §§ 46.2-1527.1, 46.2-1527.3 and 46.2-1527.5; adding §§ 46.2-1527.9, 46.2-1527.10 and 46.2-1527.11. (Patron-Bryant, HB 2604 (Chapter 331))
Motor vehicle weigh stations and service centers; agreements with certain counties concerning training of personnel for inspections. Amending § 46.2-200. (Patron-Athey, HB 1983 (F))
Motor vehicles; abolishes local property tax on those used for nonbusiness purposes, distribution of local income tax revenues. Amending §§ 3.1-1111, 30-133, 46.2-623, 58.1-611.1 and 58.1-3912; adding §§ 58.1-550 through 58.1-553; repealing §§ 15.2-1636.20, 58.1-540 through 58.1-549, 58.1-3523 through 58.1-3536 and 58.1-3916.01. (Patron-Byron, HB 699 (CD))
Motor vehicles; disclosure of damage or salvage status prior to sale. Amending §§ 46.2-200 and 59.1-200. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 1618 (F))
Motor vehicles; drivers to give full time and attention to operation. Adding § 46.2-802.1. (Patron-Mims, SB 996 (F))
Motor vehicles; reciprocal agreements entered into by Governor. Amending § 46.2-106. (Patron-Amundson, HB 1444 (Chapter 299))
Motor vehicles; situs for assessment of those used for business. Amending § 58.1-3511. (Patron-Drake, HB 2323 (Chapter 34); Colgan, SB 1033 (Chapter 43))
Motor vehicles on which well-drilling support equipment is attached; registration fees. Amending § 46.2-700. (Patron-Stump, HB 2466 (F))
Motor vehicles rendered inoperable by accidents or breakdowns; procedure for removal and storage. Adding § 46.2-116. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2508 (F))
Motor vehicles used in harvesting; requirements. Amending § 46.2-668. (Patron-Bloxom, HB 1995 (Chapter 896))
Motorcycle dealers, franchised; repurchase of motorcycles, parts and equipment by manufactures. Adding § 46.2-1993.67:2. (Patron-Bell, HB 2690 (F))
Motorcycles; abolishes handlebar restrictions. Repealing § 46.2-1085. (Patron-Janis, HB 1429 (Chapter 686))
Motorcycles; display of safety inspection approval stickers. Amending § 46.2-1163. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2174 (Chapter 138))
Motorcycles; minimum age for passengers. Adding § 46.2-909.1. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1670 (F))
Motorcycles; use of brake lights and tail lights. Amending §§ 46.2-1012, 46.2-1013 and 46.2-1014. (Patron-Landes, HB 1385 (Chapter 964))
Motorcyclists; not required to wear helmets on scenic highways and byways. Amending § 46.2-910. (Patron-Nixon, HB 1938 (F))
Motorcyclists; wearing of helmets limited to operators and passengers under 21. Amending § 46.2-910. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1848 (F); Wagner, SB 1185 (F))
Oversize and overweight permits; issuance by DMV. Amending §§ 46.2-652, 46.2-653, 46.2-1112, 46.2-1131, 46.2-1133, 46.2-1135, 46.2-1139 through 46.2-1142, 46.2-1143, 46.2-1143.1, 46.2-1144 and 46.2-1146 through 46.2-1149.2; adding § 46.2-1149.3. (Patron-Stump, HB 1903 (Chapter 314))
Oversize and overweight permits; not issued on vehicles hauling Virginia-grown agricultural products. Amending § 46.2-1139. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 2088 (F))
Overweight permits; issuance for specialized mobile equipment. Adding § 46.2-1149.3. (Patron-Stump, HB 2797 (Chapter 1002))
Parking; regulation of certain vehicles in Arlington County. Amending § 46.2-1222.1. (Patron-Devolites, HB 2286 (I) See HB1730; Brink, HB 2574 (I) See HB2286; Ticer, SB 1161 (Chapter 470))
Parking; regulation of certain vehicles in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William Counties. Amending § 46.2-1222.1. (Patron-Albo, HB 1730 (Chapter 122))
Parking; regulation of certain vehicles in Fairfax and Prince William Counties. Amending § 46.2-1222.1. (Patron-Bolvin, HB 2491 (I) See HB1730)
Parking in streets and highways; enhanced penalties for repeat offenders. Amending § 46.2-1224. (Patron-Watts, HB 2248 (F))
Parking, stopping, and standing of vehicles; regulations in all localities. Amending § 46.2-1220. (Patron-Rust, HB 2269 (Chapter 32); Williams, SB 1220 (Chapter 773))
Pedestrians; duty of motorists in Fairfax County and surrounding counties and towns. Amending § 46.2-924. (Patron-Amundson, HB 1878 (F); Whipple, SB 912 (F))
Pedestrians; motorists to yield right-of-way. Amending § 46.2-924. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 768 (F))
Pedestrians; provisions when crossing a highway. Amending §§ 46.2-923 and 46.2-924. (Patron-Darner, HB 1613 (F); Darner, HB 2628 (F))
Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 1998; includes all-terrain vehicles and off-road motorcycles. Amending §§ 46.2-100, 46.2-616, 46.2-619, 46.2-623, 46.2-629, 46.2-637, 46.2-638, 46.2-915.1, 46.2-1051, 46.2-1993, 46.2-1993.6, 46.2-1993.25, 46.2-1993.35, 46.2-1993.39, 46.2-1993.55, 46.2-1993.64, 58.1-3503, 58.1-3504 and 58.1-3523; adding §§ 46.2-644.1, 46.2-644.2, 46.2-644.3, 46.2-679.1 and 46.2-679.2. (Patron-May, HB 2788 (F))
Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 1998; includes vehicles held in trust. Amending § 58.1-3523. (Patron-Cole, HB 209 (CD); Cole, HB 1582 (F); Watts, HB 2244 (I) See HB1582)
Provisional driver’s license; changes in regulations. Amending § 46.2-334.01. (Patron-Watts, HB 2257 (Chapter 323))
Provisional driver’s license; penalty for violation of use. Amending § 46.2-334.01. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1786 (Chapter 308))
Public accommodations; prohibits discrimination from access or admission due to person’s association with or operation of a motorcycle. Adding §§ 59.1-519 and 59.1-520. (Patron-Stump, HB 849 (CD))
Racial Profiling and Traffic Statistics Reporting Act; localities to collect data on traffic stop records, report on such statistics. Amending §§ 15.2-1704, 15.2-1722 and 52-4; adding §§ 8.01-226.2:1, 52-30.1 and 52-30.2. (Patron-Marsh, SB 280 (CD); Marsh, SB 739 (F))
Reciprocity Board; abolished. Repealing § 46.2-106. (Patron-Rust, HB 2176 (I) See HB1444)
Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include paint and other materials for automobile refinishing. Amending § 58.1-609.5. (Patron-Petersen, HB 2687 (F))
Safety belts; issuance of citation for nonuse. Amending § 46.2-1094. (Patron-May, HB 2711 (F); Mims, SB 1325 (F))
Salvage vehicles; certain to be branded to show that they are rebuilt. Amending §§ 46.2-1600, 46.2-1602.1 and 46.2-1605. (Patron-Wardrup, HB 393 (CD); Wardrup, HB 1659 (F))
Salvage vehicles; certain to be branded to show that they are repaired or rebuilt. Amending §§ 46.2-1600 and 46.2-1605. (Patron-Hogan, HB 1521 (Chapter 304))
Salvage vehicles; increases fee for inspection. Amending § 46.2-1605. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 2085 (F))
Salvage vehicles; marking of titles declared a total loss by an insurance company. Amending §§ 46.2-1600 and 46.2-1605. (Patron-Phillips, HB 872 (CD))
School buses; penalty for failure to stop when warning lights displayed. Amending § 46.2-859. (Patron-Louderback, HB 1432 (F))
Selective Service registration; certain persons exempt. Amending § 46.2-221.1. (Patron-Ruff, SB 915 (F))
Speed and stopping distance tables; requires courts to take further notice that they have been constructed, using scientific reasoning. Amending § 46.2-880. (Patron-Deeds, SB 782 (Chapter 277))
Speed limits; allows prepayable fines for violations in certain residence districts. Amending § 16.1-69.40:1. (Patron-Mims, SB 988 (Chapter 282))
Speed limits; increases fine in highway work zones. Amending § 46.2-878.1. (Patron-Rollison, HB 1733 (Chapter 839))
Speed limits; use of laser speed determination devices. Amending § 46.2-882. (Patron-Oder, HB 2479 (Chapter 608))
Speed limits; use of photo-radar technology for enforcement. Adding § 46.2-882.1. (Patron-Albo, HB 1728 (F))
Speed limits; use of photo-radar technology for enforcement. Amending § 46.2-862. (Patron-Almand, HB 807 (CD))
Speed limits; use of various devices to enforce. Amending § 46.2-882. (Patron-Albo, HB 1430 (Chapter 965); Bell, HB 2015 (F); Devolites, HB 2298 (I) See HB1430)
Speed limits in business and residence districts; increase in prepaid fines. Amending §§ 46.2-874 and 46.2-875. (Patron-May, HB 2398 (I) See HB2280)
Speeding; prepaid citations. Amending § 46.2-870; adding § 46.2-878.3. (Patron-McDougle, HB 1681 (Chapter 838); Hurt, HB 2280 (I) See HB1681)
State vehicle fleets; study of management of and use by state employees. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HJR 518 )
Subdivisions; regulation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic on roadways and parking areas. Amending § 46.2-1305. (Patron-Bell, HB 2016 (Chapter 418))
Television or video monitors; those installed in motor vehicles forward of the driver’s seat prohibited. Amending § 46.2-1077. (Patron-Landes, HB 1687 (F))
Timber haulers; overweight permits. Adding § 46.2-1143.1. (Patron-Phillips, HB 871 (CD))
Tires; disposal of those that are used, imposition of tire recycling fee. Amending §§ 10.1-1418.2, 10.1-1418.3, 10.1-1422.3, 58.1-641 and 58.1-642; adding §§ 10.1-1418.4 and 10.1-1418.5. (Patron-Watkins, SB 965 (Chapter 101))
Toll facilities; use of photo-monitoring system. Amending §§ 46.2-208 and 46.2-819.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1632 (F); Suit, HB 1882 (F); Blevins, SB 721 (Chapter 768))
Tow trucks; use of wheel lift apparatus. Amending § 46.2-1118. (Patron-Drake, HB 1943 (Chapter 414))
Towing and recovery operators; reimbursement for costs incurred in removal and disposal of motor vehicles involved in accidents. Amending § 46.2-1212.1. (Patron-Reid, HB 2700 (F))
Traffic incidents; payment of emergency response expenses incurred in responding to certain serious traffic accidents. Amending § 15.2-1716. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2505 (Chapter 796))
Traffic infractions; court may refer child to any suitable community driver safety program as part of punishment. Amending § 16.1-278.10. (Patron-Callahan, HB 1565 (F))
Traffic infractions; penalties. Amending § 46.2-113. (Patron-Almand, HB 1911 (Chapter 844))
Traffic signals; exempts vehicles in escorted funeral processions and yielding right-of-way from use of photo-monitoring in Norfolk City. Amending § 46.2-833.01. (Patron-Alexander, HB 2682 (F))
Traffic signals; penalty for disobeying, enhanced penalty when violation results in involuntary manslaughter. Adding § 18.2-36.2. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2598 (F); Stolle, SB 1136 (F))
Traffic signals; use of photo-monitoring in any locality. Amending § 46.2-833.01. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 1696 (F); Quayle, SB 840 (F))
Traffic stop information; civil immunity for police officers collecting. Amending §§ 15.2-1704, 15.2-1722 and 52-4; adding §§ 8.01-226.2:1, 52-30.1 and 52-30.2. (Patron-Marsh, SB 828 (F))
Transit buses; allows installation of bicycle racks on front. Amending § 46.2-1054. (Patron-Deeds, SB 724 (Chapter 273))
Transit buses; traffic to yield thereto. Amending § 46.2-1021; adding § 46.2-826.1. (Patron-Deeds, SB 725 (F))
Trash disposal and cutting of grass and weeds and inoperable motor vehicles; localities authorized to prescribe civil penalties for violations. Amending §§ 15.2-901 and 15.2-904. (Patron-Maxwell, SB 1066 (Chapter 829))
Truck traffic; regulation on primary and secondary highways. Amending § 46.2-809. (Patron-Reese, HB 1457 (Chapter 300))
Trucks hauling gravel, sand or crushed stone; overweight permit, increases distance from preparation plant, loading dock or railroad. Amending § 46.2-1143. (Patron-Stump, HB 1904 (Chapter 315))
Uninsured motor vehicles; claims by insured drivers. Amending § 38.2-2206. (Patron-Watts, HB 2260 (F))
Vehicle towing, recovery, and storage charges; requires fees to be displayed where vehicle is reclaimed. Amending § 46.2-1231. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1560 (Chapter 305))
Visually impaired motorists; certain state agencies to report on continued operation of a motor vehicle. Amending § 46.2-221. (Patron-Wardrup, HB 1461 (Chapter 301))
Voter registration and DMV applications and records; residence addresses of applicant to be same. Amending § 24.2-418; adding § 46.2-203.2. (Patron-Purkey, HB 33 (CD); Purkey, HB 1468 (F))
Warning devices; use when commercial motor vehicle is stopped on roadway, exception. Amending § 46.2-111. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1641 (Chapter 971))
Warning lights; use by police chaplains in answering emergency calls. Amending §§ 46.2-1020 and 46.2-1024. (Patron-Janis, HB 2795 (Chapter 153))
Warning lights; use by security personnel of Winchester Medical Center. Amending § 46.2-1023. (Patron-Potts, SB 711 (Chapter 217))
Warning lights; use by vehicles of local Departments of Emergency Management. Amending § 46.2-1023. (Patron-Ware, HB 2685 (Chapter 152))
Warning lights; use in constructing, maintaining and repairing highways or utilities on or along highways. Amending § 46.2-1025. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1167 (F))
Warning lights; vehicles with green lights may be used as command centers by police, firefighters or rescue personnel. Amending § 46.2-1025. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 744 (Chapter 93))
Warning lights on certain emergency vehicles; regulations. Amending § 46.2-920; adding § 46.2-1029.2. (Patron-Cox, HB 1480 (Chapter 115))
Warning lights on law-enforcement and Department of Corrections vehicles; eliminates approval by State Police. Amending § 46.2-1022. (Patron-Gear, HB 236 (CD); Gear, HB 2743 (F))
Wheel chairs; reflectors required. Adding § 46.2-1088.2:1. (Patron-Bland, HB 2330 (F))
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