Bill > HB1856

This bill amends Virginia Code § 46.2-1025 to add a new category of vehicles permitted to use amber warning lights. Specifically, the bill authorizes vehicles used by local departments of social services to use amber warning lights when responding to a request for assistance from law enforcement personnel. The bill adds this provision as item 28 to the existing list of vehicles allowed to use amber warning lights, which already includes a wide range of vehicles such as tow trucks, highway maintenance vehicles, emergency services vehicles, and others. The amendment ensures that these social services vehicles can use amber warning lights when providing critical support to law enforcement, potentially helping to increase visibility and safety during such responses. The bill maintains the existing rules that such amber lights should generally only be used when performing specific functions related to the vehicle's primary purpose, and must be of a type approved by the Superintendent of State Police.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB1856