Code of Virginia
Title 46.2. Motor Vehicles
Title 46.2. Motor Vehicles
10/4/2023
Title 46.2. Motor Vehicles (2023 Updates)
- Subtitle I. General Provisions; Department of Motor Vehicles
- Chapter 1. General Provisions
- § 46.2-100
- Definitions
- § 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
- Records of Department; when open for inspection; release of privileged information
- § 46.2-214.3
- (Effective until July 1, 2024) Discount for multiyear registration
- § 46.2-214.3
- (Effective July 1, 2024) Discount for multiyear registration
- § 46.2-221
- Certain state agencies to report to Department concerning the blind and nearly blind; use of such information by Department; Department to report names of persons refused licenses for defective vision; reports to law-enforcement agencies concerning certain blind or vision impaired individuals who operate motor vehicles
- Article 2. Powers and Duties of Department Related to Transportation Safety
- § 46.2-223.1
- Collection and reporting of data related to driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination thereof
- Subtitle II. Titling, Registration and Licensure
- Chapter 3. Licensure of Drivers
- Article 3. Persons Not to Be Licensed
- § 46.2-322
- Examination of licensee believed incompetent; suspension or restriction of license; license application to include questions as to physical or mental conditions of applicant; false answers; examination of applicant; physician's, advanced practice registered nurse's, or physician assistant's statement
- Article 4. Obtaining Licenses, Generally
- § 46.2-326.1
- (Effective until July 1, 2024) Designation of commercial driver's license skills testing examiners
- § 46.2-326.1
- (Effective July 1, 2024) Designation of commercial driver's license skills testing examiners
- Article 6.1. Commercial Driver's Licenses
- § 46.2-341.20:7
- (Effective until January 1, 2024) Possession of marijuana in commercial motor vehicle unlawful; civil penalty
- § 46.2-341.20:7
- (Effective January 1, 2024) Possession of marijuana in commercial motor vehicle unlawful; civil penalty
- 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 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
- § 46.2-392
- Suspension of license or issuance of a restricted license on conviction of certain offenses; probationary conditions required; generally
- Article 19. Driver Improvement Program
- § 46.2-490
- (Effective until July 1, 2024) Establishment of driver improvement clinic program; application fees
- § 46.2-490
- (Effective July 1, 2024) Establishment of driver improvement clinic program; application fees
- Chapter 6. Titling and Registration of Motor Vehicles
- Article 2. Titling Vehicles
- § 46.2-644.01
- Lien of keeper of vehicles
- Article 3. Registration of Vehicles
- § 46.2-646
- (Effective until July 1, 2024) Expiration and renewal of registration
- § 46.2-646
- (Effective July 1, 2024) Expiration and renewal of registration
- § 46.2-646.1
- (Effective until July 1, 2024) Deactivation and reactivation of registration; fees
- § 46.2-646.1
- (Effective July 1, 2024) Deactivation and reactivation of registration; fees
- Article 6. Exemptions from Registration
- § 46.2-665
- (Effective until July 1, 2024) Vehicles used for agricultural or horticultural purposes
- § 46.2-665
- (Effective July 1, 2024) Vehicles used for agricultural or horticultural purposes
- § 46.2-666
- (Effective until July 1, 2024) Vehicles used for seasonal transportation of farm produce and livestock
- § 46.2-666
- (Effective July 1, 2024) Vehicles used for seasonal transportation of farm produce and livestock
- § 46.2-667
- Farm machinery and tractors
- § 46.2-670
- (Effective until July 1, 2024) Vehicles owned by farmers and used to transport certain wood products
- § 46.2-670
- (Effective July 1, 2024) Vehicles owned by farmers and used to transport certain wood products
- § 46.2-672
- (Effective until July 1, 2024) Certain vehicles transporting fertilizer, cotton, or peanuts
- § 46.2-672
- (Effective July 1, 2024) Certain vehicles transporting fertilizer, cotton, or peanuts
- § 46.2-673
- (Effective until July 1, 2024) Return trips of exempted farm vehicles
- § 46.2-673
- (Effective July 1, 2024) Return trips of exempted farm vehicles
- § 46.2-684.2
- Permanent farm use placards
- Article 8. Verification of Motor Vehicle Insurance
- § 46.2-706
- (Effective until July 1, 2024) Additional fee; proof of insurance required of applicants for registration of insured motor vehicles; verification of insurance; suspension of driver's license, registration certificates, and license plates for certain violations
- § 46.2-706
- (Effective July 1, 2024) Proof of insurance required of applicants for registration of motor vehicles; verification of insurance; suspension of driver's license, registration certificates, and license plates for certain violations
- § 46.2-707
- (Effective until July 1, 2024) Operating uninsured motor vehicle without payment of fee; verification of insurance; false evidence of insurance
- § 46.2-707
- (Effective July 1, 2024) Operation of uninsured vehicle; false evidence of insurance; penalty
- § 46.2-707.1
- (Effective until July 1, 2024) Noncompliance fee payment plan
- § 46.2-707.1
- (Effective July 1, 2024) Noncompliance fee payment plan
- § 46.2-708
- (Effective until July 1, 2024) Suspension of driver's license and registration when uninsured motor vehicle is involved in reportable accident; hearing prior to suspension
- § 46.2-708
- (Effective July 1, 2024) Suspension of driver's license and registration when uninsured motor vehicle is involved in reportable accident; hearing prior to suspension
- Article 10. Special License Plates
- § 46.2-731
- Disabled parking license plates; owners of vehicles specially equipped and used to transport persons with disabilities; fees
- § 46.2-739
- Special license plates for certain disabled veterans; fees
- § 46.2-740
- Special license plates for survivors of Battle of Chosin Reservoir
- § 46.2-741
- Special license plates for survivors of attack on Pearl Harbor; fees
- § 46.2-742.4
- Special license plates for persons awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge
- § 46.2-743
- Special license plates for active duty members of the armed forces of the United States and certain veterans; fees
- § 46.2-744
- Special license plates for members of National Guard; fees
- § 46.2-746.1
- Special license plates for members of military assault forces
- § 46.2-746.2:2
- Special license plates; members and former members of the 173rd Airborne Brigade
- § 46.2-746.2:3
- Members and former members of the 3rd Infantry Regiment (Old Guard)
- § 46.2-746.2:4
- Members of the Special Forces Association; fee
- § 46.2-746.2:6
- Special license plates; members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States organization
- § 46.2-746.3
- Special license plates for members or veterans of certain military reserve organizations
- § 46.2-746.5
- Special license plates for National Guard retirees; fees
- § 46.2-746.24
- Special license plates for supporters of women veterans
- § 46.2-749.46
- Special license plates; naval aviators
- Chapter 7. Highway Use Fee and Mileage-Based User Fee Program
- § 46.2-772
- (For contingent expiration, see Acts 2020, cc. 1230 and 1275) Highway use fee
- 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
- Article 3. Traffic Signs, Lights, and Markings
- § 46.2-832
- Damaging or removing traffic control devices, work signs, or street address signs
- Article 4. Passing
- § 46.2-844
- Passing stopped school buses; penalty; prima facie evidence; penalty
- Article 7. Reckless Driving and Improper Driving
- § 46.2-859
- Passing a stopped school bus; prima facie evidence
- § 46.2-861.1
- Drivers to yield right-of-way or reduce speed when approaching stationary vehicles displaying certain warning lights on highways; penalties
- Article 8. Speed
- § 46.2-873
- Maximum speed limits at school crossings; penalty
- § 46.2-874.1
- Authority to increase penalties in residence districts
- Article 11. Accidents
- § 46.2-902.1
- (Effective until July 1, 2024) Officer may require certain motorists to furnish proof of insurance or payment of fee for registration of an uninsured motor vehicle; penalty
- § 46.2-902.1
- (Effective July 1, 2024) Officer may require certain motorists to furnish proof of insurance; penalty
- Article 13.1. Golf Cart and Utility Vehicle Operation
- § 46.2-916.2
- Designation of public highways for golf cart and utility vehicle operations
- Article 14. School Buses
- § 46.2-917
- Operation of yellow motor vehicles of certain seating capacity on state highways prohibited; exceptions; penalty
- Article 15. Emergency Vehicles
- § 46.2-920
- Certain vehicles exempt from regulations in certain situations; exceptions and additional requirements
- Article 16. Pedestrians
- § 46.2-924
- Drivers to stop for pedestrians; installation of certain signs; penalty
- Chapter 10. Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety
- Article 3. Lights and Turn Signals
- § 46.2-1011
- Headlights on motor vehicles
- § 46.2-1012
- Headlights, auxiliary headlights, tail lights, brake lights, auxiliary lights, and illumination of license plates on motorcycles or autocycles
- § 46.2-1015
- Lights on bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, personal delivery devices, electric power-assisted bicycles, mopeds, and motorized skateboards or scooters
- § 46.2-1016
- Lights on other vehicles; reflectors
- § 46.2-1023
- Flashing red or red and white warning lights
- § 46.2-1025
- Flashing amber, purple, or green warning lights
- § 46.2-1030
- When lights to be lighted; number of lights to be lighted at any time; use of warning lights
- Article 6. Windshields and Windows
- § 46.2-1054
- Suspension of objects or alteration of vehicle so as to obstruct driver's view
- Article 11. Paint, Lettering, and Special Equipment for School Buses
- § 46.2-1090
- Warning devices on school buses; other buses; use thereof; penalties
- Article 16. Maximum Vehicle Lengths
- § 46.2-1121
- Flag or light at end of load
- Article 21. Safety Inspections
- § 46.2-1158.01
- Exceptions to motor vehicle inspection requirement
- Article 23. Motorcycle Rider Safety
- § 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
- § 46.2-1190.4
- Administrative and reporting requirements
- Chapter 12. Abandoned, Immobilized, Unattended and Trespassing Vehicles; Parking
- Article 2. Immobilized and Unattended Vehicles
- § 46.2-1213
- Removal and disposition of unattended or immobile vehicles; ordinances in counties, cities, and towns
- Article 3. Trespassing Vehicles, Parking, and Towing
- § 46.2-1231.2
- Attorney fees and costs; towing and recovery operators
- § 46.2-1233.1
- Limitation on charges for towing and storage of certain vehicles
- Chapter 12.1. Parking for Persons with Disabilities
- § 46.2-1240
- Definitions
- § 46.2-1241
- Issuance of disabled parking placards
- Subtitle IV. Dealers and Driver Training Schools
- Chapter 15. Motor Vehicle Dealers
- Article 1. Motor Vehicle Dealers, Generally
- § 46.2-1503.2
- State Personnel and Public Procurement Acts not applicable
- Article 4. Conduct of Business
- § 46.2-1530
- (Effective until July 1, 2024) Buyer's order
- Article 7. Franchises
- § 46.2-1569
- Other coercion of dealers; transfer, grant, succession to and cancellation of dealer franchises; delivery of vehicles, parts, and accessories
- § 46.2-1571
- Recall, warranty, maintenance and sales incentive obligations
- § 46.2-1572
- Operation of dealership by manufacturer
- Chapter 16. Salvage, Nonrepairable, and Rebuilt Vehicles
- § 46.2-1602.1
- Duties of insurance companies upon acquiring certain vehicles
- § 46.2-1602.3
- Exception; vehicles sold for recycling parts, dismantling, demolishing, or utilizing for scrap
- § 46.2-1603.2
- Owner may declare vehicle nonrepairable; insurance company required to obtain a nonrepairable certificate; applicability of certain other laws to nonrepairable certificates; titling and registration of nonrepairable vehicle prohibited
- § 46.2-1608.2
- Licensees to update records of the Department for motor vehicles that are to be demolished or dismantled
- Chapter 17. Driver Training Schools
- Article 1. Driver Training Schools, Generally
- § 46.2-1701
- (Effective until July 1, 2024) Licenses required for school and instructor; fees
- § 46.2-1701
- (Effective July 1, 2024) Licenses required for school and instructor; fees
- Subtitle V. Motor Carriers
- Chapter 20. Regulation of Passenger Carriers
- Article 2. Insurance Requirements
- § 46.2-2057
- Taxicab insurance required
- Article 15. Transportation Network Companies
- § 46.2-2099.50
- Requirements for TNC partner vehicles; trade dress issued by transportation network company
- § 46.2-2099.51
- Repealed by Acts 2023, cc. 321 and 322, cl. 2, effective July 1, 2023
- § 46.2-2099.52
- TNC insurance
- Chapter 21. Regulation of Property Carriers
- Article 2. Insurance Requirements
- § 46.2-2143.1
- Insurance requirement for motor carriers