Virginia § 46.2-1553 - Operation without license plate prohibited
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§ 46.2-1553. Operation without license plate prohibited
No manufacturer or distributor of or dealer in motor vehicles shall cause or permit any motor vehicle owned by him to be operated or moved on a public highway without there being displayed on the motor vehicle a license plate or plates issued to him, either under § 46.2-711 or under § 46.2-1548, except as otherwise authorized in §§ 46.2-733, 46.2-1554 and 46.2-1555.
1988, c. 865, § 46.1-550.5:11; 1989, c. 727; 1995, cc. 767, 816.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1553
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-1553 cover?
Section 46.2-1553 ("Operation without license plate prohibited") 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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