HB1494: Sheriffs; expands authority to deputize persons to direct traffic, training required.


HOUSE BILL NO. 1494
AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE
(Proposed by the House Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
on January 25, 2013)
(Patron Prior to Substitute--Delegate Dance)
A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1310 of the Code of Virginia, relating to authority to deputize persons to direct traffic in certain circumstances.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.  That § 46.2-1310 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 46.2-1310. Authority to deputize persons to direct traffic in certain circumstances.

The chief of police of any county, city, or town, or the sheriff of any county which does not have a chief of police, or city may deputize persons over the age of eighteen 18 years for the limited purpose of directing traffic in accordance with § 46.2-1309 during periods of heavy traffic or congestion. Such persons shall first receive training as the chief of police or sheriff determines necessary to fully acquaint such persons with the techniques of traffic control. They shall not have arrest powers.

Any person who is deputized as provided in the foregoing provisions of this section, shall at all times while engaged in traffic control wear a distinctive uniform, safety vest, or a white reflectorized belt which crosses both the chest and back above the waist.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1494

Offered January 9, 2013
Prefiled January 2, 2013
A BILL to amend and reenact 46.2-1310 of the Code of Virginia, relating to authority to deputize persons to direct traffic in certain circumstances.
Patron-- Dance (By Request)
Committee Referral Pending

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.  That 46.2-1310 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

46.2-1310. Authority to deputize persons to direct traffic in certain circumstances.

The chief of police of any county, city, or town, or the sheriff of any county which does not have a chief of police, or city may deputize persons over the age of eighteen 18 years for the limited purpose of directing traffic in accordance with 46.2-1309 during periods of heavy traffic or congestion. Such persons shall first receive training as the chief of police or sheriff determines necessary to fully acquaint such persons with the techniques of traffic control. They shall not have arrest powers.

Any person who is deputized as provided in the foregoing provisions of this section, shall at all times while engaged in traffic control wear a distinctive uniform, safety vest, or a white reflectorized belt which crosses both the chest and back above the waist.