Virginia § 46.2-1080 - Speedometer in good working order
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-1080 — Speedometer in good working order, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-1080. Speedometer in good working order
It shall be unlawful for any person to possess with intent to sell or offer for sale, either separately or as a part of the equipment of a motor vehicle, or to use or have as a part of the equipment of a motor vehicle, or to use or have as equipment on a motor vehicle operated on a highway any speedometer which is not in good working order.
Code 1950, § 46-311; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-308; 1960, c. 125; 1968, c. 172; 1970, c. 26; 1984, c. 426; 1989, c. 727.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1080
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-1080 cover?
Section 46.2-1080 ("Speedometer in good working order") 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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