This law requires tow truck drivers in Virginia to register with the Department of Criminal Justice Services starting January 1, 2013. It defines key terms related to towing and specifies that unregistered drivers cannot operate tow trucks, with certain exceptions. The law aims to regulate tow truck operations and ensure proper licensing.
Any individual operating a tow truck in Virginia must register with the Department of Criminal Justice Services starting January 1, 2013, unless they hold a valid authorization document issued before that date.
Yes, holders of a tow truck driver authorization document issued under previous laws are exempt until their document expires.
The law aims to regulate tow truck operations, ensure proper licensing, and improve oversight of towing services in Virginia.
Operating a tow truck without registration may result in penalties such as fines or other legal actions as prescribed by Virginia law.