HB5535Introduced in the House of Delegates
Relating to tow truck lighting
Introduced by Joe Funkhouser, District 98
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to permit tow trucks, or wreckers to have one or more flashing or revolving blue lights in addition to the already allowed flashing or revolving yellow lights authorized by this chapter and by §17C-15-27 of this code. The bill provides that the blue light shall only be equipped on the rear of the vehicle and a tow truck may only operate with blue lights while the tow truck is stationary on the side of the road or highway while responding to a disabled vehicle, nor may a tow truck may not operate with blue lights at any time while in motion.
Where it stands
To House Energy and Public Works
February 16, 2026
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Energy and Public Works
Introduced in House
To House Energy and Public Works
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