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VA HB662

VA HB662
Towing; registration for tow truck drivers and obtaining Driver Authorization Document, penalty.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Towing; registration for tow truck drivers; Driver Authorization Document; penalty. Requires tow truck drivers, prior to registration or the first renewal on or after January 1, 2025, with the Department of Criminal Justice Services, to obtain a Driver Authorization Document, for which such drivers must take instructional courses, the requirements for which are set forth in the bill, and complete a drug test. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2025.

AI Summary

This bill requires tow truck drivers in Virginia to obtain a Driver Authorization Document prior to registration or the first renewal on or after January 1, 2025. To obtain the document, drivers must complete a Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training course, an in-person training course covering roadway safety, Virginia towing laws, and towing and recovery safety and operations, and pass a drug test. Tow truck drivers must also undergo regular drug and alcohol testing. The bill also outlines the process for state-operated towing associations to submit approved training courses. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Continued to 2025 in Transportation by voice vote (on 02/06/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+sum+HB662
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offe https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+oth+HB662F122+PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+ful+HB662+hil
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