Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 311: Photo speed monitoring devices; summons by mail, certain information to be included.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 311 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Photo speed monitoring devices; summons by mail, certain information to be included. Primary sponsor: Otto Wachsmann (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Transportation.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Photo speed monitoring devices; summons by mail; certain information to be included. Requires a mailed summons for a vehicle speed violation captured by a photo speed monitoring device to include (i) an explanation indicating the section of Code authorizing the placement and operation of photo speed monitoring devices and that such violation for which the summons was mailed will not be (a) deemed a conviction as an operator, (b) made part of the liable person's operating record, or (c) used for insurance purposes; (ii) an explanation of the process by which a person may contest such violation; and (iii) an explanation of the penalties for failure to pay the imposed civil penalty.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Wachsmann | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Transportation
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB311)
- Assigned HTRAN sub: Innovations (Ad Hoc)
- Referred to Committee on Transportation
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100517D