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Title 46.2 MOTOR VEHICLES.
Chapter 10 Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety (46.2-1000 thru 46.2-1192)
- 46.2-1000 Department to suspend registration of vehicles lacking certain equipment; officer to take possessio...
- 46.2-1001 Removal of unsafe vehicles; penalty
- 46.2-1002 Illegal possession or sale of certain unapproved equipment
- 46.2-1003 Illegal use of defective or unsafe equipment
- 46.2-1004 Trademark or name and instructions required
- 46.2-1005 Procedure for approval of equipment
- 46.2-1006 Approval of brake and head light testing methods and equipment
- 46.2-1007 Retesting of devices and revocation of approval certificates
- 46.2-1008 Fees for approval certificates
- 46.2-1009 Exemptions for certain electrically powered vehicles; standards and permits for such vehicle...
- 46.2-1010 Equipment required
- 46.2-1011 Headlights on motor vehicles
- 46.2-1012 Headlights, auxiliary headlights, tail lights, brake lights, and illumination of license plates on ...
- 46.2-1013 Tail lights
- 46.2-1014 Brake lights
- 46.2-1014.1 Supplemental high mount stop light
- 46.2-1015 Lights on bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, electric power-assisted bicycles...
- 46.2-1016 Lights on other vehicles; reflectors
- 46.2-1017 Dimension or marker lights and reflectors, generally
- 46.2-1018 Marker lights on vehicles or loads exceeding thirty-five feet
- 46.2-1019 Spotlights
- 46.2-1020 Other permissible lights
- 46.2-1021 Additional lights permitted on certain commercial vehicles
- 46.2-1021.1 Additional lights permitted on certain privately owned cars
- 46.2-1022 Flashing blue, red and blue, blue and white, or red, white and blue warning lights
- 46.2-1023 Flashing red or red and white warning lights
- 46.2-1024 Flashing or steady-burning red or red and white warning lights
- 46.2-1025 Flashing amber, purple, or green warning lights
- 46.2-1026 Flashing high-intensity amber warning lights
- 46.2-1027 Warning lights on certain demonstrator vehicles
- 46.2-1028 Auxiliary lights on fire-fighting, Virginia Department of Transportation and other emergency vehicl...
- 46.2-1029 Auxiliary lights on law-enforcement vehicles
- 46.2-1029.1 Flashing of headlights on certain vehicles
- 46.2-1029.2 Certain vehicles may be equipped with secondary warning lights
- 46.2-1030 When lights to be lighted; number of lights to be lighted at any time; use of warning light...
- 46.2-1031 Requirements as to single-beam head lights
- 46.2-1032 Requirements as to multiple-beam headlights
- 46.2-1033 Indicator light required
- 46.2-1034 When dimming headlights required
- 46.2-1035 Dimming headlights on parked vehicles
- 46.2-1036 Acetylene lights on antique motor vehicles
- 46.2-1037 Lights on parked vehicles
- 46.2-1038 When turn signals required; exceptions
- 46.2-1039 Requirements of turn signals; regulations
- 46.2-1040 Hazard lights
- 46.2-1041 Restrictions as to solid rubber tires
- 46.2-1042 Standard for vehicle tire; sale of certain tires prohibited; penalty
- 46.2-1043 Tire tread depth
- 46.2-1044 Cleats, etc., on tires; chains; tires with studs
- 46.2-1045 Sale of tires having cleats, etc., prohibited; studded tires excepted
- 46.2-1046 Traction engines and tractors
- 46.2-1047 Muffler cutout, etc., illegal
- 46.2-1048 Pollution control systems or devices
- 46.2-1049 Exhaust system in good working order
- 46.2-1050 Mufflers on motorcycles
- 46.2-1051 Certain local governments may impose restrictions on operations of certain vehicles
- 46.2-1052 Tinting films, signs, decals, and stickers on windshields, etc.; penalties
- 46.2-1053 Equipping certain motor vehicles with sun-shading or tinting films or applications
- 46.2-1054 Suspension of objects or alteration of vehicle so as to obstruct driver's view
- 46.2-1055 Windshield wipers
- 46.2-1055.1 Windshield defroster or defogger
- 46.2-1056 When safety glass required
- 46.2-1057 Windshields
- 46.2-1058 Replacement of glass in vehicle
- 46.2-1059 Horns
- 46.2-1060 Illegal sirens, whistles, etc.; unlawful use of warning devices; exceptions
- 46.2-1061 Sirens or exhaust whistles on emergency vehicles
- 46.2-1062 Approval of warning devices
- 46.2-1063 Alteration of suspension system; bumper height limits; raising body above frame rail
- 46.2-1064 Modification of front-end suspension by use of lift blocks
- 46.2-1065 Steering gear; installation, sale, etc., of repair kit or preventive maintenance kit for use on par...
- 46.2-1066 Brakes
- 46.2-1067 Within what distances brakes should stop vehicle
- 46.2-1068 Emergency or parking brakes
- 46.2-1069 Brakes on motorcycles
- 46.2-1070 Brakes on trailers
- 46.2-1071 Requirements for parking
- 46.2-1072 Operation of vehicle without serial or identification number; requirements for stamping, cutting, o...
- 46.2-1072.1 Fees
- 46.2-1073 Engine or serial number illegible, removed, or obliterated
- 46.2-1074 Removing or altering serial or identification numbers, decals and devices without consent of Depart...
- 46.2-1075 Possession of vehicles with serial numbers removed or altered
- 46.2-1075.1 Tampering with gross vehicle weight ratings; penalty
- 46.2-1076 Lettering on certain vehicles used to transport property
- 46.2-1077 Motor vehicles not to be equipped with television within view of driver; viewing motion pictures o...
- 46.2-1077.01 Display of certain visual material in motor vehicles prohibited; penalty.
- 46.2-1077.1 Mobile infrared transmitters; demerit points not to be awarded
- 46.2-1078 Unlawful to operate motor vehicle, bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric p...
- 46.2-1078.1 Use of handheld personal communications devices in certain motor vehicles; exceptions; penalt...
- 46.2-1079 Radar detectors; demerit points not to be awarded
- 46.2-1080 Speedometer in good working order
- 46.2-1081 Slow-moving vehicle emblems
- 46.2-1082 Mirrors
- 46.2-1083 Rear fenders, flaps, or guards required for certain motor vehicles
- 46.2-1084 Vehicle to have securely affixed seat for driver; location of such seat
- 46.2-1085 Description unavailable
- 46.2-1086 Devices for emission of smoke screens, gas projectors or flame throwers; prohibited
- 46.2-1087 Forfeiture of vehicles equipped with smoke projectors, etc
- 46.2-1088 Air conditioning units
- 46.2-1088.1 Hood scoops
- 46.2-1088.2 Warning devices required on certain vehicles
- 46.2-1088.3 Air bags; installation of other object in lieu of air bag prohibited; notice of installation of pre...
- 46.2-1088.4 Devices used to supply nitrous oxide to the engines of motor vehicles
- 46.2-1088.5 Reflectors or reflectorized material required on rear end of certain trailers
- 46.2-1088.6 Motor vehicle recording devices.
- 46.2-1089 Paint and lettering on school bus
- 46.2-1089.1 Signs and markings on school buses using alternative fuels
- 46.2-1090 Warning devices on school buses; other buses; use thereof; penalties
- 46.2-1090.1 Warning lights on school buses
- 46.2-1091 Safety belts to be worn by certain bus drivers
- 46.2-1092 Safety lap belts or a combination of lap belts and shoulder harnesses to be installed in certain mo...
- 46.2-1093 Requirements for safety lap belts, shoulder harnesses and combinations thereof
- 46.2-1094 Occupants of front seats of motor vehicles required to use safety lap belts and shoulder harnesses...
- 46.2-1095 Child restraint devices required when transporting certain children; safety belts for passengers le...
- 46.2-1096 Exceptions for certain children
- 46.2-1097 Child restraint devices; special fund created
- 46.2-1098 Penalties; violations not negligence per se
- 46.2-1099 Further exemptions
- 46.2-1100 Use of standard seat belts permitted for certain children
- 46.2-1101 Limitations applicable throughout Commonwealth; alteration by local authorities
- 46.2-1102 Size and weight limitations inapplicable to farm machinery, agricultural multipurpose drying units...
- 46.2-1103 Greater size, weight, and load limits permitted by interstate commerce regulations
- 46.2-1104 Reduction of limits by Commissioner of Highways and local authorities; penalties
- 46.2-1105 Width of vehicles generally; exceptions
- 46.2-1106 Description unavailable
- 46.2-1107 Bus widths in certain counties
- 46.2-1108 Bus widths to comply with federal law
- 46.2-1109 Widths of commercial vehicles
- 46.2-1110 Height of vehicles; damage to overhead obstruction; penalty
- 46.2-1111 Extension of loads beyond line of fender or body
- 46.2-1112 Length of vehicles, generally; special permits; tractor truck semitrailer combinations, etc., opera...
- 46.2-1113 Length exceptions for certain passenger buses and motor homes
- 46.2-1114 Length of automobile or watercraft transporters; operation on certain highways
- 46.2-1115 Lengths of manufactured homes or house trailers
- 46.2-1116 Vehicles having more than one trailer, etc., attached thereto; exceptions
- 46.2-1117 Tractor truck semitrailer combinations operating on certain highways; access to certain facilitie...
- 46.2-1118 Connection between vehicles; tow trucks towing vehicles by means of a wheel lift apparatu...
- 46.2-1119 Tow dolly and converter gear
- 46.2-1120 Extension of loads beyond front of vehicles
- 46.2-1121 Flag or light at end of load
- 46.2-1122 Definitions
- 46.2-1123 Weight of vehicles and loads
- 46.2-1124 Maximum single axle weight, generally; maximum weight per inch of tire width
- 46.2-1125 Maximum tandem axle weight, generally
- 46.2-1126 Maximum gross weight, generally
- 46.2-1127 Weight limits for vehicles using interstate highways
- 46.2-1128 Extensions of weight limits; fees
- 46.2-1129 Further extensions of weight limits for certain vehicles hauling Virginia-grown farm or forest prod...
- 46.2-1129.1 Further extension of weight limits for certain vehicles utilizing an auxiliary power unit or other ...
- 46.2-1130 Crossing bridge or culvert by vehicle heavier than allowed; where weight signs to be erecte...
- 46.2-1130.1 Overweight permits granted to cross bridges and culverts by certain emergency response vehicles res...
- 46.2-1131 Penalty for violation of weight limits
- 46.2-1132 Service of process in weight violation cases
- 46.2-1133 Special processing provisions for overweight violations
- 46.2-1134 Special overweight seizure provisions; penalty
- 46.2-1135 (Contingent expiration date - see Editor's notes) Liquidated damages for violation of weight limit...
- 46.2-1136 Procedures for issuing and serving process in overweight vehicle cases
- 46.2-1137 Weighing vehicles; procedure; shifting loads; unloading excess load; weighing fee; certificate as t...
- 46.2-1138 Description unavailable
- 46.2-1138.1 City ordinances fixing weight limits on certain roads
- 46.2-1138.2 Town ordinances concerning weight limits on certain roads
- 46.2-1139 Permits for excessive size and weight generally; penalty
- 46.2-1139.1 Delegation of permitting authority
- 46.2-1140 Authority to use certain streets and highways in cities and towns
- 46.2-1141 Overweight permits for containerized freight
- 46.2-1142 Overweight permits for concrete haulers
- 46.2-1142.1 Extensions of overweight limits authorized under { 46.2-1142 for vehicles used to haul concrete; ...
- 46.2-1143 Overweight permits for coal haulers; trucks hauling gravel, sand, crushed stone, or liquids produce...
- 46.2-1143.1 Overweight permits for haulers of excavated material
- 46.2-1144 Overweight permits for solid waste haulers
- 46.2-1144.1 Overweight permits for tank wagons
- 46.2-1145 Overweight permits for certain trucks operated by Arlington County
- 46.2-1146 Excess height and length permits for haulers of certain imported goods
- 46.2-1147 Permits for excessive size and weight for articulated buses
- 46.2-1148 Overweight permit for hauling Virginia-grown farm produce
- 46.2-1149 Unladen, oversize and overweight, rubber-tired, self-propelled haulers and loaders; permits; engine...
- 46.2-1149.1 Excess tandem axle weight permits for cotton module haulers
- 46.2-1149.2 Permit authorizing transportation of tree-length logs
- 46.2-1149.3 Payment of fees into special fund
- 46.2-1149.4 Overweight permits for specialized mobile equipment
- 46.2-1149.5 Overweight permits for underground pipe cleaning, hydroexcavating, and water blasting equipment...
- 46.2-1150 Towing certain unlicensed or uninspected vehicles
- 46.2-1151 Weight limit exception as to vehicles designed for towing disabled vehicles
- 46.2-1152 Certain tow trucks need not be weighed
- 46.2-1153 Permissible lengths of combination vehicles being towed in emergencies
- 46.2-1154 Length of vehicles; exceptions in case of breakdown
- 46.2-1155 Fastening load of logs, barrels, etc
- 46.2-1156 Construction, maintenance and loading must prevent escape of contents; load covers; exemption...
- 46.2-1156.1 Transportation of persons less than sixteen years old in pickup truck beds prohibited; exceptio...
- 46.2-1157 Inspection of motor vehicles required
- 46.2-1158 Frequency of inspection; scope of inspection
- 46.2-1158.01 Exceptions to motor vehicle inspection requirement
- 46.2-1158.02 Penalty for failure to have motor vehicle inspection
- 46.2-1158.1 Extension of validity of vehicle safety inspection approval stickers issued for vehicles whose regi...
- 46.2-1159 Logtrailers defined; exempt from inspection under certain conditions
- 46.2-1160 Towed vehicle defined; exempt from inspection requirement
- 46.2-1161 Description unavailable
- 46.2-1161.1 Inspections of trailers and semitrailers equipped with heating or cooking appliances
- 46.2-1162 Inspection of certain trailers
- 46.2-1163 Official inspection stations; safety inspection approval stickers; actions of Superintendent subjec...
- 46.2-1164 Reinspection not required when windshield replaced; transfer of inspection sticker to new windshiel...
- 46.2-1165 Regulations for inspection of vehicles; posting
- 46.2-1166 Minimum standards required for inspection stations
- 46.2-1167 Charges for inspection and reinspection; exemption
- 46.2-1167.1 Description unavailable
- 46.2-1168 Additional registration fee
- 46.2-1169 Inspection defined; making of repairs or adjustments
- 46.2-1170 Advertising, etc., of official inspection station when not authorized
- 46.2-1171 Penalties for violation of article
- 46.2-1172 Unauthorized taking, possession, or use of inspection stickers, etc.; penalty
- 46.2-1173 Imitation or counterfeit inspection stickers
- 46.2-1174 Superintendent authorized to enter into Uniform Vehicle Inspection Reciprocity Agreement
- 46.2-1175 Operators of certain commuter buses to maintain certain records; inspection of records and buses b...
- 46.2-1175.1 Inspection of certain refuse collection and highway maintenance vehicles
- 46.2-1176 Definitions
- 46.2-1177 Emissions inspection program
- 46.2-1178 Administration and scope of emissions inspection program
- 46.2-1178.1 On-road testing of motor vehicle emissions; authority to adopt regulations; civil charges
- 46.2-1178.2 Repair of certain vehicles not in compliance with standards established by the Board; payment of re...
- 46.2-1179 Board to adopt emissions standards
- 46.2-1179.1 Board to adopt clean alternative fuel fleet standards for motor vehicles; penalty
- 46.2-1180 Board to adopt regulations; exemption of certain motor vehicles
- 46.2-1181 Emissions inspection; cost of repairs; waivers
- 46.2-1182 Emissions inspection fees; exemption
- 46.2-1182.1 Additional registration fee; exemption
- 46.2-1182.2 Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Fund established; use of moneys
- 46.2-1183 (For contingent expiration date, see note) Emissions inspection required prior to registration of c...
- 46.2-1184 Fleet emissions inspection stations
- 46.2-1185 Investigation of inspection stations; revocation or suspension of permits for emissions inspection ...
- 46.2-1186 False certificate
- 46.2-1187 Penalties
- 46.2-1187.1 Right of entry
- 46.2-1187.2 Compelling compliance with regulations and order of Board; penalty
- 46.2-1187.3 Vehicles used for investigations
- 46.2-1188 Motorcycle rider safety training courses
- 46.2-1189 Authority of the Department of Motor Vehicles
- 46.2-1190 Regional motorcycle rider safety training centers; requirements
- 46.2-1190.1 Curricula requirements
- 46.2-1190.2 Facilities and equipment; requirements and approval
- 46.2-1190.3 Instructor qualifications
- 46.2-1190.4 Administrative and reporting requirements
- 46.2-1190.5 Penalties and remedies for violations of article
- 46.2-1190.6 Other grounds for denying, suspending, or revoking licenses
- 46.2-1190.7 Civil penalties
- 46.2-1191 Motorcycle Rider Safety Training Program Fund
- 46.2-1192 Issuance and renewal of licenses by Department; payments to regional training centers
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