Virginia law sets fees for obtaining approval certificates for various motor vehicle safety devices, such as headlights, taillights, and safety belts. It also exempts certain low-speed, electric-powered vehicles from these requirements and allows the Superintendent to establish safety standards for them. The collected fees fund device testing and record-keeping efforts.
Devices such as headlights, taillights, warning devices, safety glass, brake-testing machines, and safety belts require approval certificates in Virginia.
Fees vary: up to $150 for headlights and warning devices, $75 for taillights, $100 for testing machines, and $50 for safety belts and glasses.
No, electric vehicles powered solely by electricity and capable of speeds up to 15 mph are exempt from these approval requirements.
Yes, the Superintendent can establish safety standards for electric vehicles, and permits may be issued to owners meeting those standards.