Virginia law requires all motor vehicles and trailers to have two red tail lights visible from 500 feet in clear weather. These lights must also illuminate the license plate with a white light readable from 50 feet. The law specifies approved types of lights and provides exceptions for boat trailers and motorcycles, along with restrictions on law enforcement enforcement and evidence admissibility.
Vehicles must have two red tail lights visible from 500 feet in clear weather and illuminate the license plate with a white light from 50 feet away.
Yes, boat trailers can use portable lights attached to the boat's rear if the boat extends beyond the trailer, meeting visibility requirements.
No, officers cannot stop a vehicle solely for tail light violations if the lights meet the legal standards, and evidence obtained from such stops is inadmissible.
No, the law explicitly states that these provisions do not apply to motorcycles.