VA HB994

Expands photo speed monitoring device use to "safety red zones" (high-risk pedestrian corridors with speed limits of 45 mph or less) in Planning District 8 localities, with local governing body approval by ordinance

Restricts highway work zone speed cameras to times when workers are physically present and requires sworn certification verifying workers' presence for violations to be enforceable

Requires at least two conspicuous signs within 1,000 feet of any monitored zone, with at least one being a speed display sign showing real-time vehicle speeds (effective July 1, 2027)

Mandates a 30-day warning period for newly installed devices after July 1, 2026, during which only warnings are issued with no civil penalties assessed

Directs civil penalty revenue to local traffic safety programs, with excess funds allocated to highway safety initiatives, and requires annual reporting on violations, costs, and equity reviews