Virginia § 46.2-1035 - Dimming headlights on parked vehicles
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-1035 — Dimming headlights on parked vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-1035. Dimming headlights on parked vehicles
Whenever a vehicle is parked so that the beam from its headlights will glare into the eyes of the driver of a vehicle approaching on a highway, the operator of the parked vehicle shall dim or use the low beam of such lights so that glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of an approaching driver.
Code 1950, § 46-279.1; 1950, p. 54; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-273; 1989, c. 727.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1035
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-1035 cover?
Section 46.2-1035 ("Dimming headlights on parked 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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