Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 818: Photo speed monitoring devices; reduced-speed segments.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 818 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Photo speed monitoring devices; reduced-speed segments. Primary sponsor: Betsy Carr (Democratic). 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; reduced-speed segments. Authorizes a locality without its own law-enforcement agency to, by ordinance, place and operate a photo speed monitoring device at a reduced-speed segment, defined in the bill, located within the locality for the purpose of recording violations resulting from the operation of a vehicle in excess of the speed limit. The bill requires any such locality to, by ordinance, authorize officers of the law-enforcement agency with jurisdiction within such locality or retired sworn law-enforcement officers employed by the locality to issue the summons and to swear to or affirm the certificate stating that the information produced by such photo speed monitoring device shows evidence of a vehicle speed violation. The bill provides the same requirements for such devices, information collected from such devices, and any enforcement actions resulting from information collected from such devices as current law applies to the use of such devices in school crossing zones, highway work zones, and high-risk intersection segments.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
“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 failed to recommend reporting (4-Y 4-N)
- Subcommittee failed to recommend laying on the table (4-Y 4-N)
- Assigned HTRAN sub: Innovations (Ad Hoc)
- Referred to Committee on Transportation
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105145D