VA Senate · SB 84

Photo speed monitoring devices, etc.; placement and operation, civil penalty, report.

In plain English (AI summary)

This legislation updates the regulations governing the use of photo speed monitoring devices in school crossing zones and highway work zones across Virginia. It clarifies the operational standards for these cameras, including necessary signage and verification processes to ensure accuracy before civil penalties are issued. For Arlington residents, this bill aims to enhance road safety by providing local law enforcement with more consistent guidelines for deploying automated enforcement tools. By streamlining the framework for how these systems function and how tickets are processed, the state intends to reduce speeding in high-risk areas while maintaining clear oversight. Drivers should expect continued use of these monitoring devices near schools and construction sites, with the overarching goal of reducing traffic-related accidents and protecting both pedestrians and road workers.

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Roll-call votes

Concur House Substitute
Mar 12, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
22 – 17 · 1 other
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Roll call
Mar 12, 2026 · VA House · pass
63 – 35 · 1 other
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Roll call
Mar 11, 2026 · VA House · pass
67 – 32
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Reported from Transportation with substitute
Mar 5, 2026 · VA House · pass
17 – 4
Arlington delegation
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Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute
Mar 3, 2026 · VA House · pass
8 – 2
Arlington delegation
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Passage
Feb 13, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
27 – 11 · 2 other
Arlington delegation
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Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 11, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
40 – 0
Arlington delegation
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Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute
Feb 10, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
13 – 0
Arlington delegation
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