Virginia law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to include active military status indicators on vehicle records upon request. It also clarifies that owners on active duty may be subject to the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, but the presence or absence of this indicator does not determine the Act's applicability. Additionally, the law restricts the removal and sale of abandoned vehicles on public property unless done in accordance with local agreements and law enforcement authority.
The Virginia DMV includes an indicator on vehicle records showing if the owner has indicated active military service, but this does not confirm the applicability of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
No, you must have an agreement with local authorities or law enforcement and possess actual possession of the vehicle to legally remove or sell it.
Not necessarily. The indicator suggests the Act may apply, but the owner or person disposing of the vehicle must determine if the Act is relevant to their specific circumstances.
Yes, local governing bodies can establish ordinances for taking abandoned vehicles into custody and disposing of them according to state law.