Safety Belts

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This is Article 12 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Safety Belts.” It is part of Chapter 10 “Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety”, which is part of Subtitle III “Operation”, which is part of Title 46.2 “Motor Vehicles”.

It’s comprised of the following 4 sections.

§ 46.2-1091 Safety belts to be worn by certain bus drivers
§ 46.2-1092 Safety lap belts or a combination of lap belts and shoulder harnesses to be installed in certain motor vehicles
§ 46.2-1093 Requirements for safety lap belts, shoulder harnesses and combinations thereof
§ 46.2-1094 Occupants of front seats of motor vehicles required to use safety lap belts and shoulder harnesses; penalty