WatchGov

Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session

Virginia SB 435

Lane filtering; motorcycles, penalty, delayed effective date.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To Governor
  6. Became law

Sponsors

Summary

Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE

Lane filtering; motorcycles; penalty. Authorizes the operator of a two-wheeled motorcycle to pass another vehicle that is stopped or traveling at no more than 10 miles per hour in the same lane or on the shoulder, provided that there are at least two lanes of travel in each direction, such motorcycle does not exceed a speed of 20 miles per hour, and the operator executes such passing with ordinary care. The bill makes intentionally impeding or attempting to impede the operator of a motorcycle from lawfully engaging in lane filtering a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of $300. The bill requires the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles to implement a statewide education campaign to alert drivers and the public that motorcycles may lawfully engage in lane filtering. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.

Text versions

Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
Mar 4, 2026
House		Subcommittee recommends laying on the tablepassSet your home in Virginia to see
Jan 28, 2026
Senate		Passage RpassSet your home in Virginia to see
Jan 26, 2026
Senate		Constitutional reading dispensed RpassSet your home in Virginia to see
Jan 22, 2026
Senate		Reported from Transportation with amendmentpassSet your home in Virginia to see

Actions