Virginia § 46.2-720 - Use of license plates from another vehicle in certain circumstances
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-720 — Use of license plates from another vehicle in certain circumstances, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-720. Use of license plates from another vehicle in certain circumstances
The owner of a motor vehicle to which license plates have been assigned by the Department may remove the license plates from the motor vehicle and use them on another motor vehicle owned by a person operating a garage or owned by a motor vehicle dealer provided such use does not extend for more than five days and provided the use is limited to the time during which the first motor vehicle is being repaired or while the second motor vehicle is loaned to him for demonstration, as provided by § 46.2-719.
For the purposes of this section, the term "motor vehicle" does not include a "moped" as defined in § 46.2-100.
1960, c. 457, § 46.1-110.1; 1989, c. 727; 2013, c. 783.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-720
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-720 cover?
Section 46.2-720 ("Use of license plates from another vehicle in certain circumstances") 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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