Virginia § 46.2-1069 - Brakes on motorcycles
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-1069 — Brakes on motorcycles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-1069. Brakes on motorcycles
Every motorcycle manufactured after July 1, 1974, and driven on a highway in the Commonwealth shall be equipped with either a split-service brake system or two independently actuated brake systems which shall act on the front as well as the rear wheel or wheels.
It shall be unlawful for any person to drive on a highway in the Commonwealth a motorcycle which was originally equipped with a brake system on both the front or rear wheel or wheels if the brake system has been altered by removing or disconnecting any of the brake-system components from any of the wheels.
1974, c. 219, § 46.1-279.1; 1989, c. 727.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1069
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-1069 cover?
Section 46.2-1069 ("Brakes on motorcycles") 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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