Virginia law § 46.2-1001.1 mandates specific safety equipment requirements for converted electric vehicles to ensure safe operation on public highways. Key provisions include high voltage cable markings, circuit breakers, emergency switches, secure battery enclosures, temperature monitoring systems, and durable conduit. These standards aim to promote safety for both vehicle operators and the public.
Converted electric vehicles in Virginia must have high voltage cables marked in orange, circuit breakers, emergency switches, secure battery enclosures, temperature monitoring systems, and durable conduit.
No, Virginia law requires these safety features for registration and operation of converted electric vehicles on public highways.
The emergency switch must be externally mounted where the fuel tank filler cap was located prior to conversion and accessible from outside the vehicle.
Yes, if non-lead acid batteries are used, a temperature monitoring system must be installed to warn the driver of unsafe temperature rises.