Bill Text: VA HB2002 | 2015 | Regular Session | Prefiled

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Bill Title: "Jake brakes" or Jacobs brakes; local regulation.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2015-02-11 - Left in Transportation [HB2002 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2015-HB2002-Prefiled.html

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HOUSE BILL NO. 2002 Offered January 14, 2015 Prefiled January 14, 2015 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-1070.1, relating to local regulation of the use of compression release engine brakes. ---------- Patron-- Torian ---------- Committee Referral Pending ----------

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 46.2-1070.1 as follows:

§46.2-1070.1. Local regulation of use of compression release engine brakes.

The governing body of any county, city, or town may by ordinance regulate or prohibit the use of compression release engine brakes, commonly known as Jake brakes or Jacobs brakes, while operating motor vehicles within the locality. Any such ordinance shall provide for a penalty for violations not to exceed that for traffic infractions. Any prohibition or limitation on use of such brakes within the locality shall be displayed on conspicuously placed signs erected and maintained by the locality.