Bill Text: VA SB706 | 2022 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Heavy trucks, etc.; operation in certain weather conditions.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Vetoed) 2022-04-27 - Senate sustained Governor's veto [SB706 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2022-SB706-Enrolled.html
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 46.2-803.2 as follows:
§46.2-803.2. Operation of heavy trucks in certain weather conditions.
A. When driving a truck or truck and trailer or semitrailer combination with a gross weight rating greater than 26,000 pounds during active snow, sleet, or freezing rain, the operator:
1. Shall not utilize cruise control; and
2. Shall not utilize compression release engine brakes.
B. This section shall not apply to the operation of pickup trucks or panel trucks.
C. No law-enforcement officer shall stop a motor vehicle for a violation of this section. No evidence discovered or obtained as the result of a stop in violation of this subsection, including evidence discovered or obtained with the operator's consent, shall be admissible in any trial, hearing, or other proceeding.