Virginia § 46.2-912 - Operating motorcycle without headlight, horn or rearview mirror
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-912 — Operating motorcycle without headlight, horn or rearview mirror, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-912. Operating motorcycle without headlight, horn or rearview mirror
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, motorcycles may be operated without headlights, horns, or rearview mirrors on public highways if all the following conditions are met:
1. The motorcycles are designed for use in trail riding and endurance runs;
2. The motorcycles are being driven by duly licensed persons;
3. The motorcycles are being operated between sunrise and sunset; and
4. The motorcycles are being operated during endurance runs sanctioned by the American Motorcycle Association.
B. No person shall operate motorcycles without such equipment on the public highways of the Commonwealth other than at the times and under the circumstances set forth in this section.
1970, c. 300, § 46.1-172.01; 1978, c. 605; 1989, c. 727.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-912 cover?
Section 46.2-912 ("Operating motorcycle without headlight, horn or rearview mirror") 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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