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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2023
04/12/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Issuing citations; certain traffic offenses. Removes the provisions that provide that no law-enforcement officer may lawfully stop a motor vehicle for operating (i) without a light illuminating a license plate, (ii) with defective and unsafe equipment, (iii) without brake lights or a high mount stop light, (iv) without an exhaust system that prevents excessive or unusual levels of noise, (v) with certain sun-shading materials and tinting films, and (vi) with certain objects suspended in the vehicle and removes the accompanying exclusionary provisions. Issuing citations; certain traffic offenses. Removes the provisions that provide that no law-enforcement officer may lawfully stop a motor vehicle for operating (i) without a light illuminating a license plate, (ii) with defective and unsafe equipment, (iii) without brake lights or a high mount stop light, (iv) without an exhaust system that prevents excessive or unusual levels of noise, (v) with certain sun-shading materials and tinting films, and (vi) with certain objects suspended in the vehicle and removes the accompanying exclusionary provisions.
AI Summary
This bill removes the provisions that prohibit law enforcement officers from stopping motor vehicles for certain traffic offenses related to equipment, lighting, and obstructions. Specifically, the bill removes the exclusionary provisions that prevented evidence obtained from such stops from being admissible in court. The bill retains the underlying traffic laws but allows law enforcement to enforce them through stops and citations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Incorporated by Courts of Justice (on 01/23/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+HB1703 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+HB1703+hil |
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