Virginia § 46.2-1029.1 - Flashing of headlights on certain vehicles
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-1029.1 — Flashing of headlights on certain vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-1029.1. Flashing of headlights on certain vehicles
Emergency vehicles as defined in subsection C of § 46.2-920 may be equipped with the means to flash their headlights when their warning lights are activated if (i) the headlights are wired to allow either the high beam or low beam to flash, but not both, and (ii) the headlight system includes a switch or device which prevents flashing of headlights when headlights are required to be lighted under § 46.2-1030.
The provisions of clause (ii) above shall not apply in the City of Chesapeake, the City of Portsmouth, the City of Poquoson, or the County of York.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1029.1
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-1029.1 cover?
Section 46.2-1029.1 ("Flashing of headlights on certain 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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