10/12/06-Gov. Tim Kaine signed a bill into law Oct 10 that takes a hard-line approach to truck drivers caught with over-height vehicles at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.
Virginia law already calls for $500 fines and authorizes judges to add three demerit points to a commercial driver’s license. It takes 18 demerits in one year to trigger a license suspension.
Sponsored by Delegate Glenn Oder, R-Newport News, HB5061 doubles to $1,000 the fine for truckers who ignore height restrictions. Subsequent offenses will result in $2,500 fines.
Violations will be considered a moving violation to ensure it is included on the trucker’s driving record.
The new law takes effect Jan. 1, 2007.

9/29/06-The Senate voted unanimously Thursday, Sept. 28, to approve a bill that takes a hard-line approach to truck drivers caught with over-height vehicles at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. The bill, which the House approved earlier in the day, now heads to Gov. Tim Kaine’s desk.
Virginia law calls for $500 fines and authorizes judges to add three demerit points to a commercial driver’s license. It takes 18 demerits in one year to trigger a license suspension.
Sponsored by Delegate Glenn Oder, R-Newport News, HB5061 would double to $1,000 the fine for truckers who ignore height restrictions. Subsequent offenses would result in $2,500 fines.
Violations would be considered a moving violation to ensure it is included on the trucker’s driving record.
For bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.

9/28/06-The House voted 89-6 Thursday, Sept. 28 to approve a bill that takes a hard-line approach to truck drivers caught with over-height vehicles at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. The bill has been forwarded to the Senate for consideration.
Virginia law calls for $500 fines and authorizes judges to add three demerit points to a commercial driver’s license. It takes 18 demerits in one year to trigger a license suspension.
Sponsored by Delegate Glenn Oder, R-Newport News, HB5061 would double to $1,000 the fine for truckers who ignore height restrictions. Subsequent offenses would result in $2,500 fines.
Violations would be considered a moving violation to ensure it is included on the trucker’s driving record.
For bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.

9/27/06-The House Courts of Justice Committee unanimously approved a bill Tuesday, Sept. 26, that takes a hard-line approach to truck drivers caught with over-height vehicles at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.
Virginia law calls for $500 fines and authorizes judges to add three demerit points to a commercial driver’s license. It takes 18 demerits in one year to trigger a license suspension.
Sponsored by Delegate Glenn Oder, R-Newport News, HB5061 would double to $1,000 the fine for truckers who ignore height restrictions.
The bill was amended in committee to trigger a $2,500 fine for repeat offenders. In addition, violations would be considered a moving violation to ensure it is included on the trucker’s driving record.
HB5061 is awaiting consideration on the House floor. If approved, it would head to the Senate.
For House bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.

9/22/06-A bill expected to draw consideration during the four-day special session on transportation that starts Wednesday, Sept. 27, takes a hard-line approach to truckers caught with over-height vehicles at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.
Virginia law calls for $500 fines and authorizes judges to add three demerit points to a commercial driver’s license. It takes 18 demerits in one year to trigger a license suspension.
Sponsored by Delegate Glenn Oder, R-Newport News, HB5061 would fine truckers who ignore height restrictions to be doubled to $1,000 and allow judges to tack on five demerit points. After four violations, offenders would be fined $2,500.
The bill is in the House Courts and Justice Committee.
For House bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.