Testing, Evaluation, and Approval of Equipment

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This is Article 2 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Testing, Evaluation, and Approval of Equipment.” 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 contains 6 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 6 sections.

§ 46.2-1005	Procedure for approval of equipment
§ 46.2-1005.1	Auxiliary lights on motorcycles
§ 46.2-1006	Approval of brake and head light testing methods and equipment
§ 46.2-1007	Retesting of devices and revocation of approval certificates
§ 46.2-1008	Fees for approval certificates
§ 46.2-1009	Exemptions for certain electrically powered vehicles; standards and permits for such vehicles