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VA SB663

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Danny Diggs

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands circumstances under which law enforcement vehicles may disregard speed limits to include establishing evidence of other law violations and responding to emergencies where using emergency lights and sirens may pose a safety risk
  • Adds new provision allowing law enforcement vehicles to disregard parking and stopping regulations while having due regard for safety of persons and property
  • Amends § 46.2-920 of the Code of Virginia governing emergency vehicle exemptions from traffic regulations
  • Introduced by Senator Diggs on January 14, 2026, and referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation

Legislative Description

Emergency vehicles; exempt from certain traffic regulations.

Last Action

Read third time and defeated by Senate (16-Y 24-N 0-A)

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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