Virginia law § 46.2-1158.02 makes failing to have a motor vehicle inspected a traffic infraction. Courts can dismiss such violations if the vehicle's defects are corrected or proof of compliance is provided afterward. Additionally, drivers cited for inspection violations cannot be cited again for vehicle equipment violations related to the same incident within 15 days.
Failing to have a vehicle inspected in Virginia is classified as a traffic infraction, and courts may dismiss the violation if the vehicle defects are corrected or proof of compliance is provided afterward.
No, if you are cited for an inspection violation, you cannot be cited again for related vehicle equipment violations within 15 calendar days of the initial citation.
Yes, the court has discretion to dismiss the violation if the vehicle defects are corrected or proof of compliance is presented after the summons is issued.
Virginia law treats each violation as a traffic infraction; repeated violations may lead to increased penalties or enforcement actions, but specific penalties depend on court decisions.