Virginia § 46.2-657 - When registration by nonresident not required
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-657 — When registration by nonresident not required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-657. When registration by nonresident not required
Notwithstanding other provisions of this article, any nonresident from a state that does not require the registration of a vehicle like that owned by such nonresident when such vehicle is owned and operated by a resident of Virginia in the state in which the foreign vehicle owned or operated by such nonresident is registered, shall not be required to register such vehicle in the Commonwealth. This section, however, shall not permit the operation of any truck, trailer, or semitrailer the weight, length, width, or height of which vehicle or combination of vehicles is in violation of the provisions of this title or at a speed in violation of this title; nor shall the privileges provided in this section apply to common carriers or passenger cars.
Code 1950, § 46-116; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-133; 1989, c. 727.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-657
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-657 cover?
Section 46.2-657 ("When registration by nonresident not required") 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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