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Code of Virginia
Title 46.2. Motor Vehicles
8/24/2026

Title 46.2. Motor Vehicles (2026 Updates)

  • Subtitle I. General Provisions; Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter 1. General Provisions
    § 46.2-102.1
    Enforcement of federal traffic infractions by state and local law-enforcement officers; Planning District 8
    § 46.2-116
    Registration with Department of Criminal Justice Services required for tow truck drivers; penalty
    § 46.2-118
    Prohibited acts by tow truck drivers and towing and recovery operators
  • Chapter 2. Department of Motor Vehicles
    • Article 1. Powers and Duties of Department, Generally
    § 46.2-208
    (Effective until January 1, 2027) Records of Department; when open for inspection; release of privileged information
    § 46.2-212.3
    Voluntary contributions during electronic Department transactions
  • Subtitle II. Titling, Registration and Licensure
  • Chapter 3. Licensure of Drivers
    • Article 1. Unlicensed Driving Prohibited
    § 46.2-301.1
    Administrative impoundment of motor vehicle for certain driving while license suspended or revoked offenses; judicial impoundment upon conviction; penalty for permitting violation with one's vehicle
    • Article 4. Obtaining Licenses, Generally
    § 46.2-324.1
    (Effective until January 1, 2027) Requirements for initial licensure of certain applicants
    § 46.2-328.1
    Licenses, permits, and special identification cards to be issued only to United States citizens, legal permanent resident aliens, or holders of valid unexpired nonimmigrant visas; exceptions; renewal, duplication, or reissuance
    § 46.2-328.3
    Driver privilege cards and permits
    • Article 6.1. Commercial Driver's Licenses
    § 46.2-341.4
    Definitions
    • Article 7. Form of Licenses; Identity Documents Issued by Department
    § 46.2-342
    What license to contain; organ donor information; Uniform Donor Document
    § 46.2-345
    Issuance of special identification cards; fee; confidentiality; penalties
    § 46.2-345.2
    Issuance of special identification cards without photographs; fee; confidentiality; penalties
    § 46.2-345.3
    Issuance of identification privilege cards; fee; confidentiality; penalties
    • Article 8. Prohibited Uses of Driver's Licenses
    § 46.2-347
    (Effective July 1, 2027) Fraudulent use of driver's license or Department of Motor Vehicles identification card to obtain alcoholic beverages or marijuana; penalties
    • Article 11. Accident Reports
    § 46.2-380
    Reports made under certain sections open to inspection by certain persons; copies; maintenance of reports and photographs for three-year period
    • Article 12. Suspension and Revocation of Licenses, Generally; Additional Penalties
    § 46.2-391
    Revocation of license for multiple convictions of driving while intoxicated; exception; petition for restoration of privilege
    § 46.2-391.2
    Administrative suspension of license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle
    § 46.2-393
    Suspension of license on conviction of certain reckless offenses; restricted licenses
    § 46.2-394
    Revocation of license for fourth conviction of certain offenses
    § 46.2-398
    Disposition of surrendered licenses on revocation or suspension
    • Article 19. Driver Improvement Program
    § 46.2-506
    Formal hearings; suspension for excessive point accumulation
    § 46.2-507
    Establishment of Intelligent Speed Assistance Program; penalty
  • Chapter 6. Titling and Registration of Motor Vehicles
    • Article 1. Titling and Registration, Generally
    § 46.2-600.1
    Indication of special communication needs
    § 46.2-613.1
    Civil penalty for violation of license, registration, and tax requirements and vehicle size limitations
    § 46.2-613.3
    Special processing provisions for civil penalties levied for violation of license, registration, and tax requirements and vehicle size limitations
    § 46.2-613.4
    Special seizure provisions for unpaid fees and penalties
    § 46.2-613.5
    Procedures for issuing and serving process in civil penalty cases
    • Article 2. Titling Vehicles
    § 46.2-644.03
    Enforcement of liens acquired under §§ 46.2-644.01 and 46.2-644.02
    • Article 9. License Plates, Generally
    § 46.2-719
    Permit for emergency use of license plates
    § 46.2-720
    Use of license plates from another vehicle in certain circumstances
    • Article 10. Special License Plates
    § 46.2-739
    Special license plates for certain disabled veterans; fees
    § 46.2-746.8
    Special license plates for members of certain occupational associations
    § 46.2-746.8:3
    Special license plates for members of Virginia REALTORS; fees
    § 46.2-746.22
    Repealed
    § 46.2-749
    (Effective until January 1, 2027) Issuance of license plates bearing seal, symbol, emblem, or logotype of certain institutions of higher education; fees
  • Subtitle III. Operation
  • Chapter 8. Regulation of Traffic
    • Article 1. General and Miscellaneous
    § 46.2-818.2
    Use of handheld personal communications devices in certain motor vehicles; exceptions; penalty
    § 46.2-818.3
    Live streaming while driving prohibited; penalty
    • Article 3. Traffic Signs, Lights, and Markings
    § 46.2-833.2
    Bicycle signals
    • Article 4. Passing
    § 46.2-844
    (Effective until July 1, 2027) Passing stopped school buses; prima facie evidence; penalty
    • Article 7. Reckless Driving and Improper Driving
    § 46.2-859
    Passing a stopped school bus; prima facie evidence
    § 46.2-865
    Racing or exhibition driving; definitions; penalties
    • Article 8. Speed
    § 46.2-873
    Maximum speed limits at school crossings; penalty
    § 46.2-882.1
    Use of photo speed monitoring devices, pedestrian crossing violation monitoring systems, and stop sign violation monitoring systems in highway work zones, school crossing zones, high-risk intersection segments, safety red zones, and National Park highways; civil penalty
    § 46.2-882.2
    Damages for an enforcement action undertaken by a locality with willful disregard for applicable law
    • Article 12. Bicycles
    § 46.2-906.1
    Local ordinances may require riders of bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, toy vehicles, motorized skateboards or scooters, nonmotorized scooters, and electric power-assisted bicycles to wear helmets
    • Article 15. Emergency Vehicles
    § 46.2-920
    Certain vehicles exempt from regulations in certain situations; exceptions and additional requirements
    • Article 16. Pedestrians
    § 46.2-928
    Pedestrians not to use roadway except when necessary; keeping to left
  • Chapter 10. Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety
    • Article 3. Lights and Turn Signals
    § 46.2-1023
    Flashing red or red and white warning lights
    § 46.2-1025
    Flashing amber, purple, or green warning lights
    • Article 5. Exhaust System
    § 46.2-1051.1
    (Expires July 1, 2028) Noise abatement monitoring systems; local pilot programs; civil penalties
    • Article 6. Windshields and Windows
    § 46.2-1052
    Tinting films, signs, decals, and stickers on windshields, etc.; penalties
    • Article 8. Steering and Suspension Systems
    § 46.2-1063
    Alteration of suspension system; bumper height limits; raising body above frame rail
    • Article 12. Safety Belts
    § 46.2-1094
    Occupants of seats of motor vehicles required to use safety lap belts and shoulder harnesses; penalty
    • Article 17. Maximum Vehicle Weights
    § 46.2-1131
    Penalty for violation of weight limits
    • Article 18. Permits for Excessive Size and Weight
    § 46.2-1143
    Overweight permits for coal haulers; trucks hauling gravel, sand, asphalt, crushed stone, or liquids produced from gas or oil wells in certain counties; penalties
    • Article 21. Safety Inspections
    § 46.2-1166
    Minimum standards required for inspection stations; appointments
    • Article 22. Emissions Inspections
    § 46.2-1181
    Emissions inspection; cost of repairs; waivers
  • Chapter 12. Abandoned, Immobilized, Unattended and Trespassing Vehicles; Parking
    • Article 1. Abandoned Vehicles
    § 46.2-1202
    Search for owner and secured party; notice
    • Article 3. Trespassing Vehicles, Parking, and Towing
    § 46.2-1220
    Parking, stopping, and standing regulations in counties, cities, or towns; parking meters; presumption as to violation of ordinances; penalty
    § 46.2-1220.1
    Public transit agencies authorized to utilize bus obstruction monitoring systems to enforce certain parking, stopping, or standing regulations; civil penalties
    § 46.2-1233.2
    Advisory board
  • Subtitle IV. Dealers and Driver Training Schools
  • Chapter 15. Motor Vehicle Dealers
    • Article 3.1. Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund
    § 46.2-1527.3
    Recovery from Fund, generally
    • Article 4. Conduct of Business
    § 46.2-1529
    Dealer records
    § 46.2-1533
    Business hours
    § 46.2-1535
    Advertisements
    • Article 5. Dealer's License Plates
    § 46.2-1550
    Use of dealer's and manufacturer's license plates, generally
  • Chapter 17. Driver Training Schools
    • Article 1. Driver Training Schools, Generally
    § 46.2-1702
    Certification of driver education courses by Commissioner
    § 46.2-1702.1
    Instructor identification; training involving the operation of a motor vehicle
    § 46.2-1705
    Suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal to renew license; limitations on operations; imposition of monetary penalties
    § 46.2-1707.1
    Notification of offenses by licensees; report
  • Subtitle V. Motor Carriers
  • Chapter 20. Regulation of Passenger Carriers
    • Article 15. Transportation Network Companies
    § 46.2-2099.48
    General operational requirements for transportation network companies and TNC partner
    § 46.2-2099.49
    Requirements for TNC partners; mandatory background screening; drug and alcohol policy; mandatory disclosures to TNC partners; duty of TNC partners to provide updated information to transportation network companies
    § 46.2-2099.53
    (Effective January 1, 2027) Recordkeeping and reporting requirements for transportation network companies
    § 46.2-2099.54
    (Effective January 1, 2027) Required disclosures to TNC partners; deactivation process; fares
    § 46.2-2099.55
    Certain violations; civil penalties