CHAPTER 328
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 33.2-373 , 46.2-342 , 46.2-345 , 46.2-345.2 , 46.2-345.3 , and 46.2-600.1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-212.3 , relating to voluntary contributions during electronic Department of Motor Vehicles transactions.
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Approved April 6, 2026
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That §§ 33.2-373 , 46.2-342 , 46.2-345 , 46.2-345.2 , 46.2-345.3 , and 46.2-600 .1of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted and that the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 46.2-212.3 as follows:
§ 33.2-373 . Virginia Highway Safety Improvement Program.
A. The Board shall establish the Virginia Highway Safety Improvement Program (the Program) to reduce motorized and nonmotorized fatalities and severe injuries on highways in the Commonwealth, whether such highways are state or locally maintained. The Board shall use funds set aside pursuant to § 33.2-358 and any funds deposited pursuant to § §§ 46.2-212.3 and 46.2-882.1 for the Program.
B. Beginning in fiscal year 2024, the Board shall, after program administration costs, allocate the funds in accordance with its adopted investment strategy pursuant to subsection C as follows:
1. At least 54 percent for infrastructure projects that address a hazardous road location or feature and address an identified highway safety problem;
2. At least 29 percent for strategies and activities to address behavioral causes of crashes that result in fatalities and severe injuries; and