Virginia § 46.2-1083 - Rear fenders, flaps, or guards required for certain motor vehicles
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-1083 — Rear fenders, flaps, or guards required for certain motor vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-1083. Rear fenders, flaps, or guards required for certain motor vehicles
No person shall operate on a highway any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles having a licensed gross weight in excess of 40,000 pounds unless the motor vehicle or combination of vehicles is equipped with rear fenders, flaps, or guards of sufficient size to substantially prevent the projection of rocks, dirt, water, or other substances to the rear. Vehicles used exclusively for hauling logs and tractor trucks shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.
Code 1950, § 46-294.1; 1954, c. 403; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-290; 1960, c. 120; 1981, c. 304; 1989, c. 727.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1083
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-1083 cover?
Section 46.2-1083 ("Rear fenders, flaps, or guards required for certain motor 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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