Reciprocity for Nonresidents

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This is Article 5 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Reciprocity for Nonresidents.” It is part of Chapter 6 “Titling and Registration of Motor Vehicles”, which is part of Subtitle II “Titling, Registration and Licensure”, which is part of Title 46.2 “Motor Vehicles”. It contains 7 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 7 sections.

§ 46.2-655	Reciprocity required
§ 46.2-656	Nonresident may operate temporarily without registration
§ 46.2-657	When registration by nonresident not required
§ 46.2-658	Regular operation other than for pleasure
§ 46.2-659	Repealed
§ 46.2-660	Operating vehicles in business in Commonwealth
§ 46.2-661	Extension of reciprocal privileges