Virginia Statutes
§ 46.2-912 — Operating motorcycle without headlight, horn or rearview mirror
Virginia § 46.2-912
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 46.2MOTOR VEHICLES
Subtitle IIIOPERATION
Ch. 8REGULATION OF TRAFFIC
Art. 13MOTORCYCLES AND MOPEDS AND ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES
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Bluebook
Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-912 (2026).
Text
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.
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Legislative History
1970, c. 300, § 46.1-172.01; 1978, c. 605; 1989, c. 727.
Nearby Sections
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§ 46.2-100
Definitions§ 46.2-1001
Removal of unsafe vehicles; penalty§ 46.2-1004
Trademark or name and instructions required§ 46.2-1005
Procedure for approval of equipment§ 46.2-1005.1
Auxiliary lights on motorcycles§ 46.2-1008
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Bluebook (online)
Virginia § 46.2-912, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/va/46.2/46.2-912.