Virginia § 46.2-1037 - Lights on parked vehicles

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-1037 — Lights on parked vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 46.2-1037. Lights on parked vehicles

Any vehicle parked or stopped on a highway, whether attended or unattended, between sunset and sunrise shall display at least one light projecting a white or amber light visible in clear weather from a distance of 500 feet to the front of such vehicle and projecting a red light visible under like conditions from a distance of 500 feet to the rear. No lights, however, need be displayed upon any such vehicle when legally parked.

Code 1950, § 46-282; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-276; 1959, Ex. Sess., c. 86; 1989, c. 727.

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1037

What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-1037 cover?

Section 46.2-1037 ("Lights 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.

How do I cite Virginia § 46.2-1037?

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Is this the official text of Virginia law?

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