Virginia § 46.2-1088.2 - Warning devices required on certain vehicles
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-1088.2 — Warning devices required on certain vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-1088.2. Warning devices required on certain vehicles
Any self-propelled vehicle used to sell ice cream, snacks and similar products at retail directly from the vehicle in residential neighborhoods shall be equipped with a device or devices, of a type approved by the Superintendent of State Police, in good working order, that, whenever the vehicle is operated in reverse gear, automatically display a light signal and emit an audible alarm signal. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to authorize such vehicles to be equipped with red, blue, or amber warning lights unless authorized under Article 3 (§ 46.2-1010 et seq.) of this chapter.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to vehicles commonly known as "concession trailers," "special events trailers" and similar equipment used to sell or dispense food, soft drinks, bottled water, fruit drinks, wine or malt beverages directly to consumers.
2001, c. 200.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1088.2
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-1088.2 cover?
Section 46.2-1088.2 ("Warning devices required on certain 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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