Virginia § 46.2-1055 - Windshield wipers
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-1055 — Windshield wipers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-1055. Windshield wipers
Every permanent windshield on a motor vehicle shall be equipped with a device for cleaning snow, rain, moisture, or other matter from the windshield directly in front of the driver. The device shall be so constructed as to be controlled or operated by the driver of the vehicle. Every such device on a school bus or a vehicle designed or used to carry passengers for compensation or hire or as a public conveyance shall be of a mechanically or electrically operated type. The device or devices on any motor vehicle manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1943, shall clean both the right and left sides of the windshield and shall be of a mechanically or electrically operated type.
Code 1950, § 46-296; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-292; 1989, c. 727.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1055
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-1055 cover?
Section 46.2-1055 ("Windshield wipers") 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 § 46.2-1055?
A common citation format is "Code of Virginia § 46.2-1055" (Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 46.2-1055 apply to my situation?
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