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Title 46.2 - MOTOR VEHICLES.
Chapter 10 - Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety
- Section 46.2-1000 - Department to suspend registration of vehicles lacking certain equipment; officer to take possessio...
- Section 46.2-1001 - Removal of unsafe vehicles; penalty
- Section 46.2-1001.1 - Special equipment required for converted electric vehicles.
- Section 46.2-1002 - Illegal possession or sale of certain unapproved equipment
- Section 46.2-1003 - Illegal use of defective or unsafe equipment
- Section 46.2-1004 - Trademark or name and instructions required
- Section 46.2-1005 - Procedure for approval of equipment
- Section 46.2-1006 - Approval of brake and head light testing methods and equipment
- Section 46.2-1007 - Retesting of devices and revocation of approval certificates
- Section 46.2-1008 - Fees for approval certificates
- Section 46.2-1009 - Exemptions for certain electrically powered vehicles; standards and permits for such vehicle...
- Section 46.2-1010 - Equipment required
- Section 46.2-1011 - Headlights on motor vehicles
- Section 46.2-1012 - Headlights, auxiliary headlights, tail lights, brake lights, and illumination of license plates on ...
- Section 46.2-1013 - Tail lights
- Section 46.2-1014 - Brake lights
- Section 46.2-1014.1 - Supplemental high mount stop light
- Section 46.2-1015 - Lights on bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, electric power-assisted bicycles...
- Section 46.2-1016 - Lights on other vehicles; reflectors
- Section 46.2-1017 - Dimension or marker lights and reflectors, generally
- Section 46.2-1018 - Marker lights on vehicles or loads exceeding thirty-five feet
- Section 46.2-1019 - Spotlights
- Section 46.2-1020 - Other permissible lights
- Section 46.2-1021 - Additional lights permitted on certain commercial vehicles
- Section 46.2-1021.1 - Additional lights permitted on certain privately owned cars
- Section 46.2-1022 - Flashing blue, red and blue, blue and white, or red, white and blue warning lights
- Section 46.2-1023 - Flashing red or red and white warning lights
- Section 46.2-1024 - Flashing or steady-burning red or red and white warning lights
- Section 46.2-1025 - Flashing amber, purple, or green warning lights
- Section 46.2-1026 - Flashing high-intensity amber warning lights
- Section 46.2-1027 - Warning lights on certain demonstrator vehicles
- Section 46.2-1028 - Auxiliary lights on fire-fighting, Virginia Department of Transportation and other emergency vehicl...
- Section 46.2-1029 - Auxiliary lights on law-enforcement vehicles
- Section 46.2-1029.1 - Flashing of headlights on certain vehicles
- Section 46.2-1029.2 - Certain vehicles may be equipped with secondary warning lights
- Section 46.2-1030 - When lights to be lighted; number of lights to be lighted at any time; use of warning light...
- Section 46.2-1031 - Requirements as to single-beam head lights
- Section 46.2-1032 - Requirements as to multiple-beam headlights
- Section 46.2-1033 - Indicator light required
- Section 46.2-1034 - When dimming headlights required
- Section 46.2-1035 - Dimming headlights on parked vehicles
- Section 46.2-1036 - Acetylene lights on antique motor vehicles
- Section 46.2-1037 - Lights on parked vehicles
- Section 46.2-1038 - When turn signals required; exceptions
- Section 46.2-1039 - Requirements of turn signals; regulations
- Section 46.2-1040 - Hazard lights
- Section 46.2-1041 - Restrictions as to solid rubber tires
- Section 46.2-1042 - Standard for vehicle tire; sale of certain tires prohibited; penalty
- Section 46.2-1043 - Tire tread depth
- Section 46.2-1043.1 - Tire loading
- Section 46.2-1044 - Cleats, etc., on tires; chains; tires with studs
- Section 46.2-1045 - Sale of tires having cleats, etc., prohibited; studded tires excepted
- Section 46.2-1046 - Traction engines and tractors
- Section 46.2-1047 - Muffler cutout, etc., illegal
- Section 46.2-1048 - Pollution control systems or devices
- Section 46.2-1049 - Exhaust system in good working order
- Section 46.2-1050 - Mufflers on motorcycles
- Section 46.2-1051 - Certain local governments may impose restrictions on operations of certain vehicles
- Section 46.2-1052 - Tinting films, signs, decals, and stickers on windshields, etc.; penalties
- Section 46.2-1053 - Equipping certain motor vehicles with sun-shading or tinting films or applications
- Section 46.2-1054 - Suspension of objects or alteration of vehicle so as to obstruct driver's view
- Section 46.2-1055 - Windshield wipers
- Section 46.2-1055.1 - Windshield defroster or defogger
- Section 46.2-1056 - When safety glass required
- Section 46.2-1057 - Windshields
- Section 46.2-1058 - Replacement of glass in vehicle
- Section 46.2-1059 - Horns
- Section 46.2-1060 - Illegal sirens, whistles, etc.; unlawful use of warning devices; exceptions
- Section 46.2-1061 - Sirens or exhaust whistles on emergency vehicles
- Section 46.2-1062 - Approval of warning devices
- Section 46.2-1063 - Alteration of suspension system; bumper height limits; raising body above frame rail
- Section 46.2-1064 - Modification of front-end suspension by use of lift blocks
- Section 46.2-1065 - Steering gear; installation, sale, etc., of repair kit or preventive maintenance kit for use on par...
- Section 46.2-1066 - Brakes
- Section 46.2-1067 - Within what distances brakes should stop vehicle
- Section 46.2-1068 - Emergency or parking brakes
- Section 46.2-1069 - Brakes on motorcycles
- Section 46.2-1070 - Brakes on trailers
- Section 46.2-1071 - Requirements for parking
- Section 46.2-1072 - Operation of vehicle without serial or identification number; requirements for stamping, cutting, o...
- Section 46.2-1072.1 - Fees
- Section 46.2-1073 - Engine or serial number illegible, removed, or obliterated
- Section 46.2-1074 - Removing or altering serial or identification numbers, decals and devices without consent of Depart...
- Section 46.2-1075 - Possession of vehicles with serial numbers removed or altered
- Section 46.2-1075.1 - Tampering with gross vehicle weight ratings; penalty
- Section 46.2-1076 - Lettering on certain vehicles
- Section 46.2-1077 - Motor vehicles not to be equipped with television within view of driver; viewing motion pictures o...
- Section 46.2-1077.01 - Display of certain visual material in motor vehicles prohibited; penalty.
- Section 46.2-1077.1 - Mobile infrared transmitters; demerit points not to be awarded
- Section 46.2-1078 - Unlawful to operate motor vehicle, bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric p...
- Section 46.2-1078.1 - Use of handheld personal communications devices in certain motor vehicles; exceptions; penalt...
- Section 46.2-1079 - Radar detectors; demerit points not to be awarded
- Section 46.2-1080 - Speedometer in good working order
- Section 46.2-1081 - Slow-moving vehicle emblems
- Section 46.2-1082 - Mirrors
- Section 46.2-1083 - Rear fenders, flaps, or guards required for certain motor vehicles
- Section 46.2-1084 - Vehicle to have securely affixed seat for driver; location of such seat
- Section 46.2-1085 - Description unavailable
- Section 46.2-1086 - Devices for emission of smoke screens, gas projectors or flame throwers; prohibited
- Section 46.2-1087 - Forfeiture of vehicles equipped with smoke projectors, etc
- Section 46.2-1088 - Air conditioning units
- Section 46.2-1088.1 - Hood scoops
- Section 46.2-1088.2 - Warning devices required on certain vehicles
- Section 46.2-1088.3 - Air bags; installation of other object in lieu of air bag prohibited; notice of installation of pre...
- Section 46.2-1088.4 - Devices used to supply nitrous oxide to the engines of motor vehicles
- Section 46.2-1088.5 - Reflectors or reflectorized material required on rear end of certain trailers
- Section 46.2-1088.6 - Motor vehicle recording devices.
- Section 46.2-1089 - Paint and lettering on school bus
- Section 46.2-1089.1 - Signs and markings on school buses using alternative fuels
- Section 46.2-1090 - Warning devices on school buses; other buses; use thereof; penalties
- Section 46.2-1090.1 - Warning lights on school buses
- Section 46.2-1091 - Safety belts to be worn by certain bus drivers
- Section 46.2-1092 - Safety lap belts or a combination of lap belts and shoulder harnesses to be installed in certain mo...
- Section 46.2-1093 - Requirements for safety lap belts, shoulder harnesses and combinations thereof
- Section 46.2-1094 - Occupants of front seats of motor vehicles required to use safety lap belts and shoulder harnesses...
- Section 46.2-1095 - Child restraint devices required when transporting certain children; safety belts for passengers le...
- Section 46.2-1096 - Exceptions for certain children
- Section 46.2-1097 - Child restraint devices; special fund created
- Section 46.2-1098 - Penalties; violations not negligence per se
- Section 46.2-1099 - Further exemptions
- Section 46.2-1100 - Use of standard seat belts permitted for certain children
- Section 46.2-1101 - Limitations applicable throughout Commonwealth; alteration by local authorities
- Section 46.2-1102 - Size and weight limitations inapplicable to farm machinery, agricultural multipurpose drying units...
- Section 46.2-1103 - Greater size, weight, and load limits permitted by interstate commerce regulations
- Section 46.2-1104 - Reduction of limits by Commissioner of Highways and local authorities; penalties
- Section 46.2-1105 - Width of vehicles generally; exceptions
- Section 46.2-1106 - Description unavailable
- Section 46.2-1107 - Bus widths in certain counties
- Section 46.2-1108 - Bus widths to comply with federal law
- Section 46.2-1109 - Widths of commercial vehicles
- Section 46.2-1110 - Height of vehicles; damage to overhead obstruction; penalty
- Section 46.2-1111 - Extension of loads beyond line of fender or body
- Section 46.2-1112 - Length of vehicles, generally; special permits; tractor truck semitrailer combinations, etc., opera...
- Section 46.2-1113 - Length exceptions for certain passenger buses and motor homes
- Section 46.2-1114 - Length of automobile or watercraft transporters; operation on certain highways
- Section 46.2-1115 - Lengths of manufactured homes or house trailers
- Section 46.2-1116 - Vehicles having more than one trailer, etc., attached thereto; exceptions
- Section 46.2-1117 - Tractor truck semitrailer combinations operating on certain highways; access to certain facilitie...
- Section 46.2-1118 - Connection between vehicles; tow trucks towing vehicles by means of a wheel lift apparatu...
- Section 46.2-1119 - Tow dolly and converter gear
- Section 46.2-1120 - Extension of loads beyond front of vehicles
- Section 46.2-1121 - Flag or light at end of load
- Section 46.2-1122 - Definitions
- Section 46.2-1123 - Weight of vehicles and loads
- Section 46.2-1124 - Maximum single axle weight, generally; maximum weight per inch of tire width
- Section 46.2-1125 - Maximum tandem axle weight, generally
- Section 46.2-1126 - Maximum gross weight, generally
- Section 46.2-1127 - Weight limits for vehicles using interstate highways
- Section 46.2-1128 - Extensions of weight limits; fees
- Section 46.2-1129 - Further extensions of weight limits for certain vehicles hauling Virginia-grown farm or forest prod...
- Section 46.2-1129.1 - Further extension of weight limits for certain vehicles utilizing an auxiliary power unit or other ...
- Section 46.2-1130 - Crossing bridge or culvert by vehicle heavier than allowed; where weight signs to be erecte...
- Section 46.2-1130.1 - Overweight permits granted to cross bridges and culverts by certain emergency response vehicles res...
- Section 46.2-1131 - Penalty for violation of weight limits
- Section 46.2-1132 - Service of process in weight violation cases
- Section 46.2-1133 - Special processing provisions for overweight violations
- Section 46.2-1134 - Special overweight seizure provisions; penalty
- Section 46.2-1135 - (Contingent expiration date - see Editor's notes) Liquidated damages for violation of weight limit...
- Section 46.2-1136 - Procedures for issuing and serving process in overweight vehicle cases
- Section 46.2-1137 - Weighing vehicles; procedure; shifting loads; unloading excess load; weighing fee; certificate as t...
- Section 46.2-1138 - Description unavailable
- Section 46.2-1138.1 - City ordinances fixing weight limits on certain roads
- Section 46.2-1138.2 - Town ordinances concerning weight limits on certain roads
- Section 46.2-1139 - Permits for excessive size and weight generally; penalty
- Section 46.2-1139.1 - Delegation of permitting authority
- Section 46.2-1140 - Authority to use certain streets and highways in cities and towns
- Section 46.2-1140.1 - Annual overweight permits; fees
- Section 46.2-1141 - Overweight permits for containerized freight
- Section 46.2-1142 - Overweight permits for concrete haulers
- Section 46.2-1142.1 - Extensions of overweight limits authorized under { 46.2-1142 for vehicles used to haul concrete; ...
- Section 46.2-1143 - Overweight permits for coal haulers; trucks hauling gravel, sand, crushed stone, or liquids produce...
- Section 46.2-1143.1 - Overweight permits for haulers of excavated material
- Section 46.2-1144 - Overweight permits for solid waste haulers
- Section 46.2-1144.1 - Overweight permits for tank wagons
- Section 46.2-1144.2 - Overweight permits for haulers of farm animal feed
- Section 46.2-1145 - Overweight permits for certain trucks operated by Arlington County
- Section 46.2-1146 - Excess height and length permits for haulers of certain imported goods
- Section 46.2-1147 - Permits for excessive size and weight for articulated buses
- Section 46.2-1148 - Overweight permit for hauling Virginia-grown farm produce
- Section 46.2-1149 - Unladen, oversize and overweight, rubber-tired, self-propelled haulers and loaders; permits; engine...
- Section 46.2-1149.1 - Excess tandem axle weight permits for cotton module haulers
- Section 46.2-1149.2 - Permit authorizing transportation of tree-length logs
- Section 46.2-1149.3 - Payment of fees into special fund
- Section 46.2-1149.4 - Overweight permits for specialized mobile equipment
- Section 46.2-1149.5 - Overweight permits for underground pipe cleaning, hydroexcavating, and water blasting equipmen...
- Section 46.2-1150 - Towing certain unlicensed or uninspected vehicles
- Section 46.2-1151 - Weight limit exception as to vehicles designed for towing disabled vehicles
- Section 46.2-1152 - Certain tow trucks need not be weighed
- Section 46.2-1153 - Permissible lengths of combination vehicles being towed in emergencies
- Section 46.2-1154 - Length of vehicles; exceptions in case of breakdown
- Section 46.2-1155 - Fastening load of logs, barrels, etc
- Section 46.2-1156 - Construction, maintenance and loading must prevent escape of contents; load covers; exemption...
- Section 46.2-1156.1 - Transportation of persons less than sixteen years old in pickup truck beds prohibited; exceptio...
- Section 46.2-1157 - Inspection of motor vehicles required
- Section 46.2-1158 - Frequency of inspection; scope of inspection
- Section 46.2-1158.01 - Exceptions to motor vehicle inspection requirement
- Section 46.2-1158.02 - Penalty for failure to have motor vehicle inspection
- Section 46.2-1158.1 - Extension of validity of vehicle safety inspection approval stickers issued for vehicles whose regi...
- Section 46.2-1159 - Logtrailers defined; exempt from inspection under certain conditions
- Section 46.2-1160 - Towed vehicle defined; exempt from inspection requirement
- Section 46.2-1161 - Description unavailable
- Section 46.2-1161.1 - Inspections of trailers and semitrailers equipped with heating or cooking appliances
- Section 46.2-1162 - Inspection of certain trailers
- Section 46.2-1163 - Official inspection stations; safety inspection approval stickers; actions of Superintendent subjec...
- Section 46.2-1164 - Reinspection not required when windshield replaced; transfer of inspection sticker to new windshiel...
- Section 46.2-1165 - Regulations for inspection of vehicles; posting
- Section 46.2-1166 - Minimum standards required for inspection stations
- Section 46.2-1167 - Charges for inspection and reinspection; exemption
- Section 46.2-1167.1 - Description unavailable
- Section 46.2-1168 - Additional registration fee
- Section 46.2-1169 - Inspection defined; making of repairs or adjustments
- Section 46.2-1170 - Advertising, etc., of official inspection station when not authorized
- Section 46.2-1171 - Penalties for violation of article
- Section 46.2-1172 - Unauthorized taking, possession, or use of inspection stickers, etc.; penalty
- Section 46.2-1173 - Imitation or counterfeit inspection stickers
- Section 46.2-1174 - Superintendent authorized to enter into Uniform Vehicle Inspection Reciprocity Agreement
- Section 46.2-1175 - Operators of certain commuter buses to maintain certain records; inspection of records and buses b...
- Section 46.2-1175.1 - Inspection of certain refuse collection and highway maintenance vehicles
- Section 46.2-1176 - Definitions
- Section 46.2-1177 - Emissions inspection program
- Section 46.2-1177.1 - Inspection program coordinator; agreement for services
- Section 46.2-1178 - Administration and scope of emissions inspection program
- Section 46.2-1178.1 - On-road testing of motor vehicle emissions; authority to adopt regulations; civil charges
- Section 46.2-1178.2 - Repair of certain vehicles not in compliance with standards established by the Board; payment of re...
- Section 46.2-1179 - Board to adopt emissions standards
- Section 46.2-1179.1 - Board to adopt clean alternative fuel fleet standards for motor vehicles; penalty
- Section 46.2-1180 - Board to adopt regulations; exemption of certain motor vehicles
- Section 46.2-1181 - Emissions inspection; cost of repairs; waivers
- Section 46.2-1182 - Emissions inspection fees; exemption
- Section 46.2-1182.1 - Additional registration fee; exemption
- Section 46.2-1182.2 - Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Fund established; use of moneys
- Section 46.2-1183 - (For contingent expiration date, see note) Emissions inspection required prior to registration of c...
- Section 46.2-1183.1 - Registration extension for satisfaction of emissions inspection requirements
- Section 46.2-1184 - Fleet emissions inspection stations
- Section 46.2-1185 - Investigation of inspection stations; revocation or suspension of permits for emissions inspection ...
- Section 46.2-1186 - False certificate
- Section 46.2-1187 - Penalties
- Section 46.2-1187.1 - Right of entry
- Section 46.2-1187.2 - Compelling compliance with regulations and order of Board; penalty
- Section 46.2-1187.3 - Vehicles used for investigations
- Section 46.2-1188 - Motorcycle rider safety training courses
- Section 46.2-1189 - Authority of the Department of Motor Vehicles
- Section 46.2-1190 - Regional motorcycle rider safety training centers; requirements
- Section 46.2-1190.1 - Curricula requirements
- Section 46.2-1190.2 - Facilities and equipment; requirements and approval
- Section 46.2-1190.3 - Instructor qualifications
- Section 46.2-1190.4 - Administrative and reporting requirements
- Section 46.2-1190.5 - Penalties and remedies for violations of article
- Section 46.2-1190.6 - Other grounds for denying, suspending, or revoking licenses
- Section 46.2-1190.7 - Civil penalties
- Section 46.2-1191 - Motorcycle Rider Safety Training Program Fund
- Section 46.2-1192 - Issuance and renewal of licenses by Department; payments to regional training centers
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