SB 306 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Traffic light signals and traffic control device monitoring systems; locality to report to VSP member of traffic violations, etc.,report.

Summary
Use of violation monitoring systems to enforce traffic light signals and certain traffic control devices; repeal. Repeals the authority of localities to use traffic light signal violation monitoring systems, colloquially known as red light cameras, and traffic control device violation monitoring systems to enforce certain traffic offenses, including traffic light signal violations.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Feb 10, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Senator Peake Substitute · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended from a repeal of an existing traffic enforcement statute to a new substitute that reinstates and modifies the law governing traffic light and traffic control device monitoring systems. The changes clarify definitions for these systems, set specific limits on how many cameras a locality can install based on population, and establish liability for operators of vehicles caught running red lights or violating traffic signs.
Scope change
The bill's scope shifted from repealing the authority for traffic monitoring systems to explicitly defining and regulating them, including specific installation limits for counties and cities.
DEFINITION

Added specific definitions for 'traffic control device violation monitoring system' and 'traffic light signal violation monitoring system' to clarify what equipment is covered.

REQUIREMENT

Established a cap on the number of traffic light cameras a locality can install, generally allowing one intersection per 10,000 residents, with a specific exception for Planning District 8.

Granted specific authority to localities in Planning District 23 to install traffic control device monitoring systems at intersections affected by the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Express Lanes Project.

ENFORCEMENT

Clarified that an operator cannot be fined for both a red-light violation and a traffic control device violation arising from the same act, and removed penalties for a first offense of failing to comply with a traffic control device.

Floor votes · Senate Jan 26, 2026

How they voted

370
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 39
Jan 26, 2026
D Democratic20
20 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican19
17 Yea 2
89% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
25
Key actions
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Committee
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Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
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Feb 2, 2026
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Passed by for the day
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Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 27, 2026
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Jan 26, 2026
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Jan 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
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Jan 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from Transportation (8-Y 7-N)
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Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Transportation
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Mark Peake
RRepublican
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