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Page 1: 2019 Virginia Traffic Safety Legislation · HB 2079, HB 2370 & SB 997 (Failed) Marijuana; decriminalization of simple possession, penalty Distracted Driving SB 1768 Handheld personal

2019 Virginia Traffic Safety Legislation

Page 2: 2019 Virginia Traffic Safety Legislation · HB 2079, HB 2370 & SB 997 (Failed) Marijuana; decriminalization of simple possession, penalty Distracted Driving SB 1768 Handheld personal

Presented By:

Kurt Erickson, Washington Regional Alcohol Program

Janet Brooking, DRIVE SMART Virginia

Dana Schrad, Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police

Patrick Cushing, Williams Mullen (on behalf of AAA)

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TOPICSAlcohol, DUI and Drugged Driving

Distracted Driving

Law Enforcement

Occupant Protection

Transportation/Safety Funding

I-81 Funding

Additional Bills of Interest

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Alcohol, DUI and Drugged Driving

HB 1941 Driving while intoxicated or operating watercraft while intoxicated; maiming, etc. of other

HB 2512, SB 1037, & SB 1380 (Failed) Underage alcohol possession, etc.; expungement of certain offenses

HB 2267 (Failed) Hospitals; drawing of certain blood samples

HB 2794 (Failed) Refusal of tests; restricted license

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Alcohol, DUI and Drugged Driving

HB 1720 & SB 1632 Public elementary and secondary school students; possession or distribution at school

SB 1349 Overdoses; safe reporting

SB 1557 Pharmacy, Board of; cannabidiol oil and tetrahydrocannabinol oil, regulation of pharmaceutical

SB 1719 Cannabidiol oil and THC-A oil; registered and pharmaceutical processors

HB 2371 & HB 2373 (Failed) Marijuana; legalization or simple marijuana possession; penalty

HB 2079, HB 2370 & SB 997 (Failed) Marijuana; decriminalization of simple possession, penalty

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Distracted Driving

SB 1768 Handheld personal communication devices; use while driving in a work zone

HB 2273 Handfield personal communication devices; use while passing stopped school bus

HB 1811 & SB 1341 (Failed) Handheld personal communication devices; prohibition on holding while driving

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Law Enforcement

HB 1911 Duties of drivers approaching stationary vehicles displaying certain warning lights; penalty

SB 1521 Handheld photo speed monitoring devices; DSP may operate in or around a highway work zone

SB 1550 (Failed) Bicyclists & other vulnerable road users; person who operates a motor vehicle in a careless manner

SB 1578 (Failed) Reckless driving; exceeding speed limit from 80 to 85mph

Page 8: 2019 Virginia Traffic Safety Legislation · HB 2079, HB 2370 & SB 997 (Failed) Marijuana; decriminalization of simple possession, penalty Distracted Driving SB 1768 Handheld personal

Occupant ProtectionHB 1662 Child restraint devices and safety belts; exempts emergency and law-enforcement vehicles

HB 2264 (Failed) Safety belt system; all occupants of motor vehicles to utilize

SB 1282 (Failed) Safety belt systems; use by rear passengers

HB 1872 (Failed) Motorcycle and autocycles; protective helmets, organ donor exemption

HB 2446 (Failed) Motorcycle; driving on shoulder of highway

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Transportation/ Safety FundingHB 2514 Motor vehicle safety inspections; increase maximum charge from $16 to $20

SB 1765 (Failed) Restoration of certain highways; payment of costs

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I-81 FundingHB 2718 & SB 1716 Interstate 81; Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Fund created

Creation of Interstate 81 Committee that shall hold 4 meetings each year and consult with stakeholders

Revenue Sources:

Additional registration fees on all motor vehicles not designed and used for the transportation of passengers (trucks);

Fees for farm vehicles having a gross weight of 7,500 pounds or more;

Additional taxes levied on diesel fuel; and

Levy of tax in Interstate 81 Corridor

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Additional Bills of InterestHB 1695 Passing a stopped school bus; civil penalty

HB 2143 Air bags; counterfeit or nonfunctional bags prohibited

SB 1481 Commercial driver’s licenses; entry- level driver training

HB 2465 (Failed) Photo-monitoring systems; requirements for localities


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