Virginia House Bill 1349: Compression release engine brakes; localities to regulate use.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Use of compression release engine brakes in localities. Authorizes localities to regulate the use of compression release engine brakes, commonly known as "Jake brakes" or "Jacobs brakes", when motor vehicles are operated within their boundaries and adjacent to residence districts. This bill was incorporated into HB 55.

Latest action

Incorporated by Transportation (HB55-Sullivan) (Voice Vote) (2026-02-10)

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