Virginia § 46.2-1187.3 - Vehicles used for investigations
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-1187.3 — Vehicles used for investigations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-1187.3. Vehicles used for investigations
Motor vehicles owned by the Commonwealth and used solely for investigations pursuant to this article may be issued the same license plates as those issued for vehicles owned by private citizens. The Executive Director shall certify under oath to the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles the vehicles to be used solely for such investigations.
1991, c. 531.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1187.3
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-1187.3 cover?
Section 46.2-1187.3 ("Vehicles used for investigations") 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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