Virginia law allows licensed motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers to use special license plates on vehicles in their inventory for various purposes, including business, personal, and family use. The law also restricts the use of these plates to certain vehicle types and prohibits lending or misuse. Manufacturer's plates are permitted on company vehicles as specified in related statutes.
Licensed dealers, their employees, spouses, and authorized representatives can use dealer's license plates on vehicles in their inventory for business, personal, or family purposes.
No, dealer's license plates can only be used on vehicles held in inventory for sale or resale and for specific authorized purposes. They cannot be used on service vehicles, transport vehicles, courtesy cars, or vehicles used in other businesses.
Yes, dealer's license plates cannot be lent, leased, rented, or otherwise made available to persons not authorized by law to use them.
Yes, manufacturer’s license plates may be used on company vehicles operated on Virginia highways as permitted by law.