VA Senate · SB 306

Traffic light signals and traffic control device monitoring systems; locality to report to VSP member of traffic violations, etc.,report.

In plain English (AI summary)

This legislation requires local jurisdictions in Virginia that operate red-light camera or traffic control signal monitoring systems to submit detailed annual reports to the Virginia State Police. Localities must provide comprehensive data regarding traffic violations captured by these systems, including the number of citations issued and relevant operational statistics. By centralizing this information at the state level, the bill aims to improve oversight and transparency regarding how automated traffic enforcement is utilized across different municipalities. For Arlington residents, this move ensures that the county’s use of traffic monitoring technology remains subject to stricter state-level reporting standards, potentially leading to more standardized practices and clearer public data on how these enforcement tools impact local traffic safety and citation trends throughout the region.

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Roll-call votes

Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations
Feb 10, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
10 – 5
Arlington delegation
Full roll call
Reconsider
Feb 2, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
40 – 0
Arlington delegation
Full roll call
Constitutional reading dispensed
Jan 26, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
38 – 0 · 2 other
Arlington delegation
Full roll call