Virginia § 46.2-1002 - Illegal possession or sale of certain unapproved equipment
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-1002 — Illegal possession or sale of certain unapproved equipment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-1002. Illegal possession or sale of certain unapproved equipment
It shall be unlawful for any person to possess with intent to sell or offer for sale, either separately or as a part of the equipment of a motor vehicle, or to use or have as equipment on a motor vehicle operated on a highway any lighting device, warning device, signal device, safety glass, or other equipment for which approval is required by any provision of this chapter or any part or parts tending to change or alter the operation of such device, glass, or other equipment unless of a type that has been submitted to and approved by the Superintendent or meets or exceeds the standards and specifications of the Society of Automotive Engineers, the American National Standards Institute, Incorporated or the federal Department of Transportation.
Code 1950, § 46-311; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-308; 1960, c. 125; 1968, c. 172; 1970, c. 26; 1984, c. 426; 1989, c. 727.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1002
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-1002 cover?
Section 46.2-1002 ("Illegal possession or sale of certain unapproved equipment") 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.
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