2025 SESSION

INTRODUCED

25101649D

HOUSE BILL NO. 2074

Offered January 13, 2025

Prefiled January 7, 2025

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-920.1:1, relating to portable changeable message signs; certain vehicles.

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Patrons—McClure, Anthony, Clark, Cole, Griffin, Henson, Keys-Gamarra, Laufer, Martinez, Rasoul and Seibold

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Referred to Committee on Transportation

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 46.2-920.1:1 as follows:

§ 46.2-920.1:1. Portable changeable message signs; certain vehicles.

Any vehicle authorized to be equipped with flashing, blinking, or alternating amber warning lights pursuant to subdivision A 1 or 2 of § 46.2-1025 may be equipped with a portable changeable message sign. Such portable changeable message sign may be used without prior authorization from the Department of Transportation, provided that (i) such sign is only activated when the vehicle is stationary and being used to perform the duties and functions that qualify such vehicle to be equipped with amber warning lights and (ii) such use complies with all state and federal laws, regulations, and policies regarding the use and operation of portable changeable message signs.