Virginia § 46.2-303 - Licenses not required for operating road roller or farm tractor
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-303 — Licenses not required for operating road roller or farm tractor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-303. Licenses not required for operating road roller or farm tractor
No person shall be required to obtain a driver's license to operate a road roller or road machinery used under the supervision and control of the Department of Transportation for construction or maintenance purposes. No person shall be required to obtain a driver's license for the purpose of operating any farm tractor, farm machinery, or vehicle defined in §§ 46.2-663 through 46.2-674, temporarily drawn, moved, or propelled on the highways. The term "road machinery" shall not include motor vehicles required to be licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Code 1950, § 46-348; 1952, c. 498; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-352; 1972, c. 346; 1984, c. 780; 1989, c. 727.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-303
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-303 cover?
Section 46.2-303 ("Licenses not required for operating road roller or farm tractor") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Virginia § 46.2-303?
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