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VA HB1457
VA HB1457Vehicle weight limits; violations, owner of commercial motor vehicle hauling coal.
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Vehicle weight limits; violations; owner of commercial motor vehicle hauling coal. Assigns liability for violations of certain vehicle weight limits for commercial motor vehicles hauling coal to the owner of the vehicle in violation of such weight limits. Existing law authorizes such liability to be assigned to the owner, operator, or both.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Virginia law to assign liability for violations of vehicle weight limits specifically to the owner of the vehicle, whereas previously liability could be assigned to the owner, operator, or another person responsible for the violation. This change is particularly relevant for overweight vehicles that are eligible for a permit under § 46.2-1143 but are operating without one, making the owner responsible for the violation. The bill also makes conforming changes to penalties and references within the relevant sections of the Code of Virginia, ensuring that the owner is now the primary party charged with such weight violations.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1457 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1457) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1139585.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1457/text/HB1457HC3 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1457/text/HB1457H1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1457) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1128047.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1457/text/HB1457HC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1457/text/HB1457HC2 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1457/text/HB1457 |
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