Virginia law requires garage and repair shop operators to report vehicles with bullet-proof glass, smoke projectors, or those struck by bullets within 24 hours. Additionally, law enforcement officers have the right to inspect vehicles in garages to investigate theft, title, and registration issues. These provisions aim to enhance vehicle safety reporting and facilitate law enforcement investigations.
Garages must report vehicles equipped with bullet-proof glass, smoke projectors, or those that have been struck by bullets within 24 hours of receipt.
The report must include the engine number, registration number, serial or identification number, and the owner or operator’s name and address if known.
Yes, law enforcement officers with proper identification have the right to inspect vehicles in garages for theft, title, and registration investigations.
Yes, garage owners must permit law enforcement officers to conduct inspections as authorized for investigative purposes.