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VA HB365
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ellen McLaughlin
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AI Summary
- Expands exemptions for state and local law enforcement vehicles to exceed speed limits when establishing evidence of law violations or responding to emergencies where using lights and sirens may pose safety risks
- Adds new provision allowing state and local law enforcement vehicles to disregard parking and stopping regulations when officers are acting in official capacity during enforcement activities or investigations
- Maintains existing emergency vehicle exemptions including disregarding speed limits, proceeding past red signals and stop signs, parking restrictions, and passing other vehicles with due regard for safety
- Requires emergency vehicles claiming most exemptions to display flashing emergency lights and sound sirens, with mandatory liability insurance of at least $100,000/$300,000 for bodily injury and $20,000 for property damage
- Removes federal law enforcement vehicles from certain exemption provisions related to speed limit violations for evidence gathering and parking/stopping exemptions
Legislative Description
Emergency vehicles; exempt from certain traffic regulations.
Last Action
Senate committee offered
2/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation2/11/2026
Transportation: Highway Safety and Policy1/19/2026
Transportation1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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