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VA HB2074

Portable changeable message signs; certain vehicles authorized to be equipped with signs.


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Introduced
01/07/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
01/22/2025
Passed
02/17/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/24/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Portable changeable message signs; certain vehicles. Authorizes certain towing, traffic management, and highway maintenance vehicles to be equipped with a portable changeable message sign that may be used without prior authorization from the Department of Transportation, provided that certain conditions are met.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Code of Virginia by adding a new section that authorizes certain types of vehicles to use portable changeable message signs without needing prior approval from the Department of Transportation. Specifically, vehicles that are legally allowed to use amber warning lights (typically used by towing, traffic management, and highway maintenance vehicles) can now be equipped with these electronic signs. The bill establishes three key conditions for using these portable message signs: (1) the use must comply with all existing state and federal regulations regarding such signs, (2) the sign can only be activated when the vehicle is performing its authorized duties that qualify it for amber warning lights, and (3) for certain vehicles (those under subdivision A 1 of § 46.2-1025), the sign can only be activated when the vehicle is stationary. This legislation aims to provide more flexibility for specialized vehicles to communicate important traffic or safety information directly to drivers on the road.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0526) (on 03/24/2025)

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