VA HB637 | 2022 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 11 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-02-15 - Left in Transportation
Pending: House Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]

Summary

Duties of drivers of vehicles approaching stationary vehicles displaying certain warning lights; penalty. Establishes a minimum fine of $500 for a violation of the requirement for drivers to make a lane change or proceed with caution when approaching stationary vehicles displaying certain warning lights, commonly known as the "Move Over" law. The bill requires a driver who cannot change lanes safely to pass the stationary vehicle at no more than 10 miles per hour.

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Title

Drivers of vehicles approaching stationary vehicles displaying certain warning lights; penalty.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2022-01-26 - House - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (4-Y 3-N) (Y: 4 N: 3 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2022-02-15HouseLeft in Transportation
2022-01-26HouseSubcommittee recommends laying on the table (4-Y 3-N)
2022-01-19HouseAssigned Transportation sub: Subcommittee #3 Highway Safety and Policy
2022-01-11HouseReferred to Committee on Transportation
2022-01-11HousePrefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22101018D

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
462861.1(n/a)See Bill Text

Virginia State Sources


Bill Comments

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