Virginia law requires licensed motor vehicle dealers to have valid insurance or self-insurance coverage for each dealer's license plate. Dealer plates cannot be used without maintaining this coverage, and the Department can revoke plates if insurance lapses or if plates are used improperly. The law excludes trailers and watercraft trailers from these insurance requirements.
Any licensed motor vehicle dealer in Virginia must have automobile liability insurance or a self-insurance certificate for each dealer license plate issued.
No, dealer license plates cannot be used unless there is valid insurance or a self-insurance certificate maintained for each plate.
If insurance or a self-insurance certificate is not maintained, the dealer's license plate must be surrendered, and the Department can revoke the plate.
No, the insurance requirements for dealer license plates do not apply to trailers or watercraft trailers.