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SB 477

Tow truck drivers; temporary registration.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bill DeSteph

SB 477 would permit tow truck drivers to use temporary vehicle registration; bill was withdrawn by sponsor after fiscal review.

Stricken at request of Patron in Transportation (14-Y 0-N)
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Bill Summary · SB 477

Legislative bill overview

SB 477 would have allowed tow truck drivers to operate vehicles with temporary registration in Virginia. The bill was prefiled in January 2026 but was struck from the record at the patron's request in late January after receiving a fiscal impact statement.

Why is this important

Tow truck operators need rapid deployment capability to respond to accidents and roadside emergencies. Clarifying temporary registration rules could reduce administrative barriers for emergency response services, though the bill's withdrawal suggests concerns about unintended consequences or implementation feasibility.

Potential points of contention

  • Whether temporary registration provides sufficient accountability and safety oversight for commercial tow operators on public roads
  • Fiscal implications for the Department of Motor Vehicles in processing and tracking temporary registrations for this sector
  • Potential abuse of temporary registration privileges if not properly limited to legitimate towing operations and emergency response scenarios

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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