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AI Summary
This bill establishes requirements for the operation of fully autonomous vehicles in Virginia, including licensing, geofences, and civil penalties, while prohibiting local bans.
Business Impact
If you operate autonomous vehicles in Virginia, you must comply with licensing and geofence requirements by July 1, 2024, or face civil penalties.
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In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
Virginia's HB1125 sets forth comprehensive regulations for the use of fully autonomous vehicles, mandating licenses, geofences, and prohibiting local bans, ensuring a uniform regulatory framework across the Commonwealth.
Key Provisions
- Requires autonomous operation licenses for fully autonomous vehicles.
- Mandates the use of geofences and specifies requirements for providers.
- Prohibits localities from banning the operation of fully autonomous vehicles.
- Establishes civil penalties for violations.
- Directs the Department of Motor Vehicles to convene a work group and report findings by November 1, 2026.
Latest Legislative Action
Left in Committee Transportation
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 19)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Anderson | Primary |
| Betsy B. Carr D | Primary |
| David A. Reid D | Primary |
| Glenn R. Davis | Primary |
| R. Steven Landes | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Obtain an autonomous operation license for fully autonomous vehicles.
Who: Vehicle manufacturers and operators.
Deadline: Before operating in the Commonwealth.
Penalty: Civil penalty of up to $1,000 per offense.
Who: Vehicle manufacturers and operators.
Deadline: Before operating in the Commonwealth.
Penalty: Civil penalty of up to $1,000 per offense.
Submit a law enforcement interaction plan to relevant departments.
Who: Operators of fully autonomous vehicles.
Deadline: Prior to operation without a human driver.
Penalty: Potential suspension or revocation of the autonomous operation license.
Who: Operators of fully autonomous vehicles.
Deadline: Prior to operation without a human driver.
Penalty: Potential suspension or revocation of the autonomous operation license.
Full Legal Analysis
HB1125 introduces a structured framework for the operation of fully autonomous vehicles in Virginia, requiring these vehicles to obtain an autonomous operation license before being used. The bill mandates the use of geofences and specifies requirements for providers. It prohibits localities from banning the operation of fully autonomous vehicles. Additionally, it establishes civil penalties for violations of its provisions. The Department of Motor Vehicles is directed to convene a work group and report findings by November 1, 2026.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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