Plain-Language Summary

Virginia Code § 46.2-108 requires vehicle rental businesses to keep detailed records of renters, including their identities and rental times, which must be accessible for inspection. The law mandates that these records be maintained in prescribed forms and be available for law enforcement and damage claims. Additionally, rental companies must ensure vehicles are insured before renting them without a driver, with violations classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Frequently Asked Questions

They must record the renter's identity, rental time, and keep these records as public documents available for inspection.

Yes, law enforcement personnel can inspect rental records to ensure compliance and investigate damages or violations.

Yes, rental vehicles must be insured according to Virginia law before they are rented without a driver.

Renting an uninsured vehicle without proper insurance is a Class 1 misdemeanor under Virginia law.