Panel approves bill allowing local social-service vehicles to use amber lights when responding to law-enforcement requests
January 15, 2025 | 2025 Legislature VA, Virginia
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Sponsor Delegate Arndt said the change amends the Code of Virginia to permit local DSS vehicles to display amber lights while responding to law-enforcement requests, a need his district's interstates create when social-services staff assist at crash or welfare-check scenes.
Major Ron Maxey of the Virginia State Police testified that the State Police has no position on the bill and that the agency is aware the Code already authorizes numerous vehicle types to use amber lights. Joanne Maxwell of the Virginia Department of Transportation likewise reported no issue with the change.
The subcommittee passed the bill 8-0; it will be scheduled for the full transportation committee next week.
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