Trespassing Vehicles, Parking, and Towing This is the 2026 edition of the code. This is the current edition. It was last updated Aug 02, 2026. Browse all editions.
This is Article 3 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Trespassing Vehicles, Parking, and Towing.” It is part of Chapter 12 “Abandoned, Immobilized, Unattended and Trespassing Vehicles; Parking”, which is part of Subtitle III “Operation”, which is part of Title 46.2 “Motor Vehicles”. It contains 36 laws.
It’s comprised of the following 36 sections.
§ 46.2-1216 Removal or immobilization of motor vehicles, vehicles, and trailers against which there are outstanding parking violations; ordinances
§ 46.2-1217 Local governing body may regulate certain towing
§ 46.2-1217.1 Towing of certain large vehicles; civil penalty
§ 46.2-1218 Reports by persons in charge of garages, parking places, etc.; unclaimed vehicles
§ 46.2-1219 Regulation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic on certain parking lots
§ 46.2-1219.1 Regulation or prohibition of vehicular traffic on certain privately owned public parking areas and driveways; penalties
§ 46.2-1219.2 Parking of vehicles in commuter parking lots owned by the Virginia Department of Transportation
§ 46.2-1219.3 Parking of vehicles in parking spaces reserved for charging electric vehicles; civil penalties
§ 46.2-1220 Parking, stopping, and standing regulations in counties, cities, or towns; parking meters; presumption as to violation of ordinances; penalty
§ 46.2-1221 Authority of county to regulate parking on county-owned or leased property or on county highways; parking meters; presumption as to violation of ordinances
§ 46.2-1222 Regulation of parking on secondary highways by certain counties
§ 46.2-1222.1 Regulation or prohibition of parking of certain vehicles in certain counties and towns
§ 46.2-1222.2 Local ordinances prohibiting parking of certain vehicles
§ 46.2-1223 Authority of Commissioner to regulate parking on certain parts of primary state highway system
§ 46.2-1224 County ordinances prohibiting certain parking in streets and highways
§ 46.2-1224.1 Local ordinances regulating certain parking; penalty
§ 46.2-1225 Enforcement provisions in city or county parking ordinances
§ 46.2-1226 Enforcement of regulations governing parking in Capitol Square
§ 46.2-1227 Enforcement of state regulations governing parking on primary and secondary highways
§ 46.2-1228 Enforcement of parking regulations of boards of visitors of educational institutions
§ 46.2-1229 Enforcement of parking regulations of State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
§ 46.2-1230 Authority of counties, cities, and towns to issue parking permits
§ 46.2-1231 Ticketing, removal, or immobilization of trespassing vehicles by owner or operator of parking or other lot or building; charges
§ 46.2-1231.1 Immunity from liability for certain towing
§ 46.2-1231.2 Attorney fees and costs; towing and recovery operators
§ 46.2-1232 Localities may regulate removal or immobilization of trespassing vehicles
§ 46.2-1233 Localities may regulate towing fees
§ 46.2-1233.1 Limitation on charges for towing and storage of certain vehicles
§ 46.2-1233.2 Advisory board
§ 46.2-1233.3 Improper towing; penalty
§ 46.2-1234 Liability of persons furnishing free parking accommodations as to motor vehicles and property left therein
§ 46.2-1235 Authority of Chesterfield County law-enforcement officers to issue parking tickets
§ 46.2-1236 Repealed
§ 46.2-1237 Repealed
§ 46.2-1238 Repealed
§ 46.2-1239 Parking in certain locations; penalty