Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety

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This is Chapter 10 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety.” It is part of Subtitle III “Operation”, which is part of Title 46.2 “Motor Vehicles”. It contains 265 laws divided across 23 structures.

Article 1	Vehicle and Equipment Safety, Generally
Article 2	Testing, Evaluation, and Approval of Equipment
Article 3	Lights and Turn Signals
Article 4	Tires
Article 5	Exhaust System
Article 6	Windshields and Windows
Article 7	Horns, Sirens, and Whistles
Article 8	Steering and Suspension Systems
Article 9	Brakes
Article 10	Miscellaneous Equipment
Article 11	Paint, Lettering, and Special Equipment for School Buses
Article 13	Child Restraints
Article 12	Safety Belts
Article 15	Maximum Vehicle Widths and Heights
Article 14	Maximum Vehicle Size, Generally
Article 16	Maximum Vehicle Lengths
Article 17	Maximum Vehicle Weights
Article 18	Permits for Excessive Size and Weight
Article 19	Towing and Towed Vehicles
Article 21	Safety Inspections
Article 20	Loads and Cargoes
Article 22	Emissions Inspections
Article 23	Motorcycle Rider Safety