VirginiaCompression release engine brakes; localities to regulate use.
What it does
Use of compression release engine brakes in localities. Authorizes localities to regulate the use of compression release engine brakes, commonly known as "Jake brakes" or "Jacobs brakes", when motor vehicles are operated within their boundaries and adjacent to residence districts. This bill was incorporated into HB 55.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 10Incorporated by Transportation (HB55-Sullivan) (Voice Vote)Latest
- Feb 5Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
- Feb 3Assigned HTRAN sub: Innovations (Ad Hoc)Minor
- Jan 19Referred to Committee on TransportationMinor
- Jan 19Presented and ordered printed 26105057DIntroduced