# Virginia HB812: Traffic regulation; bicycles, and certain other devices, bicycle signals.

Virginia HB812, Traffic regulation; bicycles, and certain other devices, bicycle signals., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Betsy B. Carr (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-04-06 (Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0223)) (as of 2026-10-12).

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## Facts
- Bill: Virginia HB812
- State: Virginia
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Traffic regulation; bicycles, and certain other devices, bicycle signals.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-13
- Last action: 2026-04-06, Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0223)
- Sponsor: Betsy B. Carr (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 7 (205 yes, 14 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 2

## Summary

Regulation of traffic; bicycles and certain other devices; bicycle signals. Requires a person operating a bicycle or other device lawfully permitted in a bicycle lane or on a shared-use path in or approaching an intersection with a bicycle signal to obey such bicycle signal. The bill also sets requirements for signals that are displayed by bicycle signals and requirements for situations in which traffic lights, including bicycle signals, are out of service. The bill provides that a violation constitutes a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of no more than $350.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Fines for breaking bike signals: cost, low. Violating any bicycle‑signal rule is a traffic infraction. The fine is up to $350 per violation.
- Rules for bicyclists at signals: mixed, low. The law sets clear rules for anyone riding a bike or other permitted device at intersections with bicycle signals. You must follow the bike signals. It defines what green, yellow, red, flashing yellow, and flashing red mean, including when you may go, must stop, must yield, and when a right turn af…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Betsy B. Carr (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-03 | Senate | Passed Senate Block Vote | pass | 40 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-02 | Senate | Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) | pass | 0 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-02 | Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) | pass | 39 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-26 | Senate | Reported from Transportation | pass | 14 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-09 | House | Read third time and passed House | pass | 84 | 13 |   |
| 2026-02-03 | House | Reported from Transportation with substitute | pass | 20 | 1 |   |
| 2026-01-28 | House | Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute | pass | 8 | 0 |   |

## Actions (30)

- 2026-04-06: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0223) (Governor)
- 2026-04-06: Approved by Governor-Chapter 223 (effective 7/1/2026) (Governor)
- 2026-03-14: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 (Governor)
- 2026-03-14: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026 (House)
- 2026-03-11: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB812) (House)
- 2026-03-10: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB812ER) (House)
- 2026-03-10: Enrolled (House)
- 2026-03-10: Signed by President (Senate)
- 2026-03-10: Signed by Speaker (House)
- 2026-03-03: Passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) (Senate)
- 2026-03-03: Read third time (Senate)
- 2026-03-02: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) (Senate)
- 2026-03-02: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) (Senate)
- 2026-03-02: Rules suspended (Senate)
- 2026-02-26: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB812) (House)
- 2026-02-26: Reported from Transportation (14-Y 0-N) (Senate)
- 2026-02-10: Referred to Committee on Transportation (Senate)
- 2026-02-10: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (Senate)
- 2026-02-09: Read third time and passed House (84-Y 13-N 0-A) (House)
- 2026-02-06: Engrossed by House - committee substitute (House)
- 2026-02-06: committee substitute agreed to (House)
- 2026-02-06: Read second time (House)
- 2026-02-05: Read first time (House)
- 2026-02-03: Committee substitute printed 26106255D-H1 (House)
- 2026-02-03: Reported from Transportation with substitute (20-Y 1-N) (House)
- 2026-01-28: House subcommittee offered (House)
- 2026-01-28: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N) (House)
- 2026-01-22: Assigned HTRAN sub: Highway Safety and Policy (House)
- 2026-01-13: Referred to Committee on Transportation (House)
- 2026-01-13: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102256D (House)

## Bill text

- Chaptered, 2026-04-06: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1216914.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1216913.PDF)
- Enrolled, 2026-03-10: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1197915.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1197914.PDF)
- Substitute, 2026-02-03: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1109317.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1109316.PDF)
- Substitute, 2026-01-28: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100308.HTML), [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100502.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100307.PDF), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100501.PDF)
- Introduced, 2026-01-13: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1085996.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1085995.PDF)

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- HB5: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties. (signed)
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- HB95: Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with rental agreement. (signed)
- HB1393: Electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals. (signed)
- HB834: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, termination by landlord. (signed)
- HB675: Protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status, civil penalty. (signed)

## Sources
- [Chaptered (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1216914.HTML)
- [Chaptered (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1216913.PDF)
- [Enrolled (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1197915.HTML)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1197914.PDF)
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1109317.HTML)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1109316.PDF)
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100308.HTML)
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100502.HTML)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100307.PDF)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100501.PDF)
- [Introduced (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1085996.HTML)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1085995.PDF)

## Related
- [HB5: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB5-2026)
- [SB199: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB199-2026)
- [HB95: Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB95-2026)
- [HB1393: Electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1393-2026)
- [HB834: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, terminat…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB834-2026)
- [HB675: Protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status, civil…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB675-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB812-2026 (as of 2026-10-12).