3/28/07-Gov. Tim Kaine has signed a bill into law allowing localities throughout the state to use cameras to catch red-light runners. The new rule takes effect July 1.
The photo-monitoring systems snap pictures of vehicles approaching intersections and another image while vehicles are in intersections. Tickets are mailed to vehicle owners, regardless who was driving at the time.
The new law - previously HB1778 - permits counties, cities or towns statewide to adopt ordinances to install cameras at intersections. It limits localities use of the cameras to one per 10,000 residents. Violators would face $50 fines. No demerit points would be tacked on to drivers' licenses.
It also requires that localities post signs within 500 feet of intersections with cameras.

2/23/07-The Senate voted 30-10 to approve a bill that would allow localities throughout the state to use cameras to catch red-light runners. It now heads to Gov. Tim Kaine's desk. The House already approved it.
The photo-monitoring systems snap pictures of vehicles approaching intersections and another image while vehicles are in intersections. Tickets are mailed to vehicle owners, regardless who was driving at the time.
HB1778 would permit counties, cities or towns statewide to adopt ordinances to install cameras at intersections. It would limit localities use of the cameras to one per 10,000 residents. Violators would face $50 fines. No demerit points would be tacked on to drivers' licenses.
The bill also would require that localities post signs within 500 feet of intersections with cameras.
For bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.
An identical Senate bill - SB829 - also has been forwarded to the governor's desk.

2/16/07-The Senate Transportation Committee voted 13-2 to approve a bill that would allow certain localities throughout the state to use red-light cameras.
The photo-monitoring systems snap pictures of vehicles approaching intersections and another image while vehicles are in intersections. Tickets are mailed to vehicle owners, regardless who was driving at the time.
Sponsored by Delegate John Cosgrove, R-Chesapeake, HB1778 would limit localities use of the cameras to one per 10,000 residents. Violators would face $50 fines.
The bill now heads to the Senate for further consideration. The House already approved it.
For bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.

2/7/07-The House voted 63-35 to approve a bill that would allow certain localities throughout the state to use red-light cameras.
The photo-monitoring systems snap pictures of vehicles approaching intersections and another image while vehicles are in intersections. Tickets are mailed to vehicle owners, regardless who was driving at the time.
Sponsored by Delegate John Cosgrove, R-Chesapeake, HB1778 would limit localities use of the cameras to one per 10,000 residents. Violators would face $50 fines.
The bill now heads to the Senate for further consideration.
For bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.

2/1/07-The House Transportation Committee voted 19-2 Thursday, Feb. 1, to approve a bill that would allow certain localities throughout the state to use red-light cameras.
The photo-monitoring systems snap pictures of vehicles approaching intersections and another image while vehicles are in intersections. Tickets are mailed to vehicle owners, regardless who was driving at the time.
Sponsored by Delegate John Cosgrove, R-Chesapeake, HB1778 would limit localities use of the cameras to one per 10,000 residents. Violators would face $50 fines.
The bill now heads to the House floor for further debate.
For House bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.