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VA HB498
Bill
Status
Enrolled
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Vivian Watts
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AI Summary
- Expands authority to issue citations for motor carrier violations from only size and weight compliance agents to include all law-enforcement officers
- Removes the requirement that civil penalty violations occur "at a permanent weighing station," allowing enforcement anywhere on Virginia highways
- Applies to violations including improper registration, failure to display required identification markers, non-compliance with the Unified Carrier Registration System, and exceeding vehicle size limitations
- Civil penalties of $250 plus a $20 processing fee remain unchanged for violations such as operating unregistered trucks over 7,500 pounds or vehicles exceeding size limitations
- Amends Virginia Code sections 46.2-613.1, 46.2-613.3, 46.2-613.4, and 46.2-613.5 to add "law-enforcement officer" alongside "size and weight compliance agent" throughout enforcement procedures
Legislative Description
Motor carrier violations; authority of law-enforcement officers.
Last Action
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation2/5/2026
Transportation: Department of Motor Vehicles1/19/2026
Transportation1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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