A. The Department shall establish a method by which holders of an account for an electronic toll collection device that is the property of the Commonwealth may opt to make a voluntary contribution to the DRIVE SMART Virginia Education Fund through electronic means.
B. There is hereby created in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be known as the DRIVE SMART Virginia Education Fund, referred to in this section as "the Fund." DRIVE SMART Virginia is a nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Fund shall be established on the books of the Comptroller. All funds collected pursuant to subsection A shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the Fund. Interest earned on moneys in the Fund shall remain in the Fund and be credited to it. Any moneys remaining in the Fund, including interest thereon, at the end of each fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain in the Fund. Moneys in the Fund, less costs of administration incurred and withheld by the Department, shall be used solely for the purposes of supporting educational projects in the Commonwealth through DRIVE SMART Virginia's existing network of education, corporate, and community partners in an effort to improve behavior, raise awareness, and educate members of the general public in workplaces, schools, municipalities, and other locations on issues related to safe driving. Such issues shall include work zone safety, sharing the road with bicyclists and pedestrians, teen driver safety, occupant protection, designated driving, distracted road users, and other issues as needed. DRIVE SMART Virginia shall submit an annual report to the Secretary regarding its use of disbursements from the Fund. Expenditures and disbursements from the Fund shall be made by the State Treasurer on warrants issued by the Comptroller upon written request signed by the Secretary.
2017, c. 533.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems
Chapter 6 - Ferries and Toll Facilities
§ 33.2-600. Acquisition or establishment of ferries
§ 33.2-601. Ferry across Corrotoman River
§ 33.2-602. Toll bridges; when privilege ceases
§ 33.2-603. Toll bridges not to obstruct navigation or fish
§ 33.2-604. How right to demand tolls ascertained and rates fixed or changed
§ 33.2-605. Special police officers in connection with toll bridges
§ 33.2-606. Permission required to erect or maintain toll bridges over navigable water
§ 33.2-607. Approval of plans by Board; inspection; costs
§ 33.2-608. Toll bridges may be purchased by Commonwealth
§ 33.2-609. Conveyance of toll bridge by Commonwealth
§ 33.2-610. Sections 33.2-606 through 33.2-609 not applicable to certain toll bridges
§ 33.2-611. Tolls may vary to encourage travel during off-peak hours
§ 33.2-613. Free use of toll facilities by certain state officers and employees; penalties
§ 33.2-615. Electronic notification of unpaid tolls
§ 33.2-616. Electronic toll collection device; DRIVE SMART Virginia Education Fund contribution