Virginia law §§ 18.2-176 and 18.2-177 prohibit the unauthorized wearing, display, or use of insignia, emblems, or buttons from certain organizations, including police, veterans, and other associations, on motor vehicles or in general. Violations can result in misdemeanor charges, with specific restrictions on who can wear or display these items based on organizational rules. The laws aim to prevent impersonation and misuse of organizational symbols.
Virginia law regulates police, veterans, trade union, medical, and automobile club insignia, as well as Southern Cross of Honor and other organizational symbols.
You can display insignia on your vehicle only if you are entitled to do so under the organization's rules and regulations.
Violating these laws is classified as a Class 3 misdemeanor, which may result in fines or other legal penalties.
Yes, Virginia law specifically restricts the wearing or display of insignia from certain registered organizations unless authorized by their rules.