- LEGISLATION WE SUPPORT - - LEGISLATION WE OPPOSE - - LEGISLATION WE SHOULD WATCH - 2007 LEGISLATION HB1808 Allows motorcyclists to ride two abreast in a single traffic lane HB3077 Motorcycle helmets. Provides for a $25 civil penalty for the conviction of a motorcyclist who fails to wear a helmet. At present, a violation is a traffic infraction and punishable by a fine of up to $250 HB2585 Motorcycle helmets. Exempts motorcyclists operating on scenic highways and Virginia byways from the motorcycle helmet law. The bill also makes failure to wear a helmet a secondary offense HB2916 Traffic lights; vehicle detection devices. Allows motorcycles, under certain conditions, to proceed through steady red signals if the traffic light is controlled by a vehicle detection device SB909 Reckless driving; violation of right-of-way resulting in death of another. Provides that a person is guilty of reckless driving if he violates the right-of-way of any motor vehicle causing the death of another HB2177 Minor changes to the motorcycle licensing procedure (Streamlines the Process) HB1876 Outlaws the use of cell phones and other devices by persons with a Learner's Permit, Provisional Operators License or Motorcycle Learner's Permit. Motorcycle Learner's Permit should be removed because most Motorcycle Learner's Permits are already licensed SB764 Removes prohibition on persons with bi-optic lenses from receiving a motorcycle classification on their license. 2006 LEGISLATION HB264 Increases liability limit requirements on motor vehicle insurance HB27 Allows auxiliary lighting SB24 Creates "Motor Medic" program SB332 Similar to HB 1117 but provides stiffer penalties for noncompliance HB1400 Repeals mandatory helmet law over 21 Repeals mandatory helmet law over 21 HB1395 Exempts motorcycles from tolls HB1117 Requires community service for right of way violations that injure or kill HB22 Raises Inspection Fees by $1.00 HB366 Localities to regulate mopeds & Scooters, Exhaust requirements for Motor Vehicles HB697 Proof of Insurance to sell a Motorcycle HB280 Requires MSF Training to get "M" endorsement HB800 Sets noise level at 95db, currently exempts motorcycles SB293 Sets noise level at 95db, currently exempts motorcycles HB344 requires titling of ../ and off road motorcycles SB191 requires titling of ../ and off road motorcycles 2005 LEGISLATION HB2020 Marking of Steel Plates HB2133 Exempting motorcycles from Tolls HB1979 Helmet repeal 21 and older HB1643 Refusal to give information HB1628 Local noise restrictions HB1545 Limited Tort ins 2003 LEGISLATION HB1848 Motorcycles; helmets HB1385 Motor vehicle headlights, tail lights, brake lights, and license plate illumination HB1894 Equal access to public accommodations HB1813 Requires signs be posted 500 yards in advance of places of construction specifically hazardous to motorcycles HB1429 Handlebar Height Requirement HB1938 Helmets on Byways 2002 LEGISLATION HB849 Equal access to public accommodations HB1255 Motorcycles; parking HB833 Use of motorcycle helmets HB491 Motorcycles; helmets 2001 LEGISLATION HB2217 Use of highways by motorcycles HB2508 Motorcycles; helmets HB1568 Motorcycle rider safety; training courses and centers SB861 Highways; use by motorcycles 2000 LEGISLATION HB430 Driver education programs; motorcycle awareness HB432 Motorcycles; use of auxiliary brake lights SB247 Motorcycles; use of auxiliary brake lights 1999 LEGISLATION HB1983 Tolls for motorcycles 1998 LEGISLATION SB437 Motorcycle helmets HB1069 Motorcycle riders HB708 Motorcycles; tolls 1997 LEGISLATION SB753 Motorcycle Rider Safety Training Program Fund HB2294 Motorcycle Rider Safety Training Program Fund 1996 LEGISLATION HB1093 Motorcyclists; helmet standards HB353 HOV lanes SB1 HOV lanes HB1374 Motorcycle rider safety; funds