Plain-Language Summary

This section clarifies communication procedures and the scope of Virginia's motor vehicle laws. It states that notices sent via certified mail can be later sent by regular mail, and specifies that the laws apply to vehicles on toll roads and parking facilities owned or operated by the state or its subdivisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

If the Department has already sent a notice via certified mail with a return receipt requested, subsequent notices of the same kind can be sent by regular mail.

Yes, the law applies to any vehicle and operator on toll facilities controlled by the Department of Transportation or local authorities.

Yes, the laws apply to vehicles and operators in parking lots, garages, or other parking facilities owned or leased by the state or its agencies.

The procedures specify that notices sent via certified mail can be followed up with regular mail, streamlining communication while maintaining legal notice requirements.