Virginia § 46.2-721 - Application of liability insurance policy to vehicle carrying plates from insured vehicle
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-721 — Application of liability insurance policy to vehicle carrying plates from insured vehicle, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-721. Application of liability insurance policy to vehicle carrying plates from insured vehicle
The policy of liability insurance issued to the owner of a motor vehicle and covering the operation thereof shall extend to and be the primary insurance applicable to his operation of a motor vehicle on which he has placed license tags from another motor vehicle as provided in § 46.2-720.
For the purposes of this section, the term "motor vehicle" does not include a "moped" as defined in § 46.2-100.
1960, c. 457, § 46.1-110.2; 1989, c. 727; 2013, c. 783.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-721
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-721 cover?
Section 46.2-721 ("Application of liability insurance policy to vehicle carrying plates from insured vehicle") 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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