2019 Virginia Traffic Safety Legislation · HB 2079, HB 2370 & SB 997 (Failed) Marijuana;...
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2019 Virginia Traffic Safety Legislation
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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
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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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Final Questions? Contact us at:
Kurt Erikson- [email protected]
Janet Brooking- [email protected]
Dana Schrad- [email protected]
Patrick Cushing- [email protected]