Virginia § 46.2-1011 - Headlights on motor vehicles
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-1011 — Headlights on motor vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-1011. Headlights on motor vehicles
Every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle, autocycle, road roller, road machinery, or tractor used on a highway shall be equipped with at least two headlights as approved by the Superintendent at the front of and on opposite sides of the motor vehicle.
Such headlights shall not have any aftermarket modifications that cause the headlights to appear as a blue light; however, such prohibition shall not be construed to prohibit the installation and use of headlights of types approved by the Superintendent.
Code 1950, § 46-265; 1956, c. 639; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-260; 1989, c. 727; 2014, cc. 53, 256; 2023, c. 689.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1011
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-1011 cover?
Section 46.2-1011 ("Headlights on motor vehicles") 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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