Virginia law requires certain trailers to have reflective material or reflectors on their rear ends to enhance visibility. Exempt trailers may operate without tail or brake lights during daylight hours in specific districts if they have proper reflectors. The law also specifies conditions under which trailers can operate without lights, primarily during daylight and good visibility conditions.
Utility trailers must have either two or more approved reflectors or at least 100 square inches of reflectorized material on the rear end.
Yes, certain exempt trailers can operate without tail or brake lights during daylight hours if they have proper reflectors and are in specific districts.
Trailers can operate without tail lights in Planning Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 23, excluding interstate highways.
Yes, trailers cannot operate without lights during poor visibility conditions caused by weather or when windshield wipers are in use.