Virginia 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 1058 — Objects obstructing driver's view; dashboard cameras allowed.

Last action — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0235)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on March 22, 2023.

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Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

30 added · 30 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill amends § 46.2-1054 of the Code of Virginia regarding objects that obstruct a driver's view. The revised text specifically removes the prohibition against altering passenger-carrying vehicles that could obstruct the driver's view through the windshield, allowing for greater flexibility in vehicle modifications. It also clarifies that law enforcement officers cannot stop vehicles solely for violations of this section, ensuring that any evidence gathered from such stops is inadmissible in legal proceedings. This shift may impact enforcement practices and vehicle design choices.

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SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY - CHAPTER E An Act to amend and reenact § 46.2-1054 of the Code of Virginia, relating to objects obstructing driver's view;
VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- 2023 SESSION CHAPTER 235 An Act to amend and reenact § 46.2-1054 of the Code of Virginia, relating to objects obstructing driver's view;
R [S 1058] O Approved L L Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[S 1058] Approved March 22, 2023 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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§ 46.2-1054.
It shall be unlawful for any person (i) to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in theview.D Commonwealth with any object or objects, other than a rear view mirror, sun visor, or other equipment of the motor vehicle approved by the Superintendent, suspended from any part of the motor vehicle in such a manner as to substantially obstruct the driver's clear view of the highway through the windshield, the front side windows, or the rear window or (ii) to alter a passenger-carrying vehicle in such a manner the driver's clear view of the highway through the rear window is obstructed if such motor vehicle isen equipped with a mirror on each side, so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highwSy for at least 200 feet to the rear of such vehicle, (b) to safety devices installed on the windshields 1f vehicles owned by private waste haulers or local governments and used to transport solid waste, or (c) t5 bicycle racks installed on the front of any bus operated by any city, county, transit authority, or traEsit or vehicles pursuant to § 46.2-1216 or 46.2-1231.use (ii) shall not apply to the lawful immobilizaRion of B.
Suspension of objects or alteration of vehicle so as to obstruct driver's view.
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person (i) to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in the Commonwealth with any object or objects, other than a rear view mirror, sun visor, or other equipment of the motor vehicle approved by the Superintendent, suspended from any part of the motor vehicle in such a manner as to substantially obstruct the driver's clear view of the highway through the windshield, as to obstruct the driver's view through the windshield.
However, this section shall not apply (a) whener the driver's clear view of the highway through the rear window is obstructed if such motor vehicle is equipped with a mirror on each side, so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for at least 200 feet to the rear of such vehicle, (b) to safety devices installed on the windshields of vehicles owned by private waste haulers or local governments and used to transport solid waste, or (c) to bicycle racks installed on the front of any bus operated by any city, county, transit authority, or transit or transportation district.
The provisions of clause (ii) shall not apply to the lawful immobilization of vehicles pursuant to § 46.2-1216 or 46.2-1231.
B.
dashboard camera and any accompanying wires or attachments in or on a motor vehicle provided that any (i) such suspension and use are not otherwise prohibited by the provisions of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations and (ii) such camera, wires, and attachments are wholly or mostly concealed behind the rear view mirror without any additional obstruction to the driver's view.
C.
The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prohibit the suspension and use of any dashboard camera and any accompanying wires or attachments in or on a motor vehicle provided that (i) such suspension and use are not otherwise prohibited by the provisions of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations and (ii) such camera, wires, and attachments are wholly or mostly concealed behind the rear view mirror without any additional obstruction to the driver's view.
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Action History

  1. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0235)

  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 235 (effective 7/1/23)

  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 27, 2023

  4. Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 2, 2023

  5. Impact statement from DPB (SB1058ER)

  6. Signed by Speaker

  7. Signed by President

  8. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1058ER)

  9. Enrolled

  10. VOTE: Block Vote Passage (99-Y 0-N)

  11. Passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)

  12. Read third time

  13. Read second time

  14. Reported from Transportation (22-Y 0-N)

  15. Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)

  16. Assigned Transportation sub: Subcommittee #1 Department of Motor Vehicles

  17. Referred to Committee on Transportation

  18. Read first time

  19. Placed on Calendar

  20. Impact statement from DPB (SB1058S1)

  21. Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)

  22. Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB1058S1

  23. Committee substitute agreed to 23104897D-S1

  24. Reading of substitute waived

  25. Read second time

  26. Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N)

  27. Committee substitute printed 23104897D-S1

  28. Reported from Transportation with substitute (14-Y 0-N)

  29. Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered

  30. Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered

  31. Referred to Committee on Transportation

  32. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23100886D

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