Virginia § 46.2-1028.2 - Auxiliary lights on public utility vehicles

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-1028.2 — Auxiliary lights on public utility vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 46.2-1028.2. Auxiliary lights on public utility vehicles

Any electrical service utility vehicle owned and operated by a public utility, as defined in § 56-265.1, and having a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 15,000 pounds may be equipped with clear auxiliary lights that shall be mounted on the lower portion of the vehicle and aimed downward for the exclusive use of ground lighting. Such lights shall be of a type approved by the Superintendent and shall not be used in a manner that may blind or interfere with the vision of the drivers of approaching vehicles. In no event shall such lights be lighted while the vehicle is in motion.

2015, c. 341.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1028.2

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Section 46.2-1028.2 ("Auxiliary lights on public utility 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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