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VA SB306

VA SB306
Traffic light signals and traffic control device monitoring systems; locality to report to VSP.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
01/28/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Use of violation monitoring systems to enforce traffic light signals and certain traffic control devices; repeal. Repeals the authority of localities to use traffic light signal violation monitoring systems, colloquially known as red light cameras, and traffic control device violation monitoring systems to enforce certain traffic offenses, including traffic light signal violations.

AI Summary

This bill repeals the authority of local governments in Virginia to use "traffic light signal violation monitoring systems" and "traffic control device violation monitoring systems," commonly known as red light cameras, to enforce traffic laws. These systems use cameras to capture images of vehicles that allegedly run red lights or violate other traffic control devices. The bill also makes some technical changes to the existing law, such as clarifying that private vendors operating these systems cannot impose or collect additional fees beyond the authorized civil penalty, and it requires localities to report data on the use and financial impact of these systems to the Department of State Police annually.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 5-N) (on 02/10/2026)

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