The Do’s and Don’t of Motor Cycles,
Pocket Bikes, Mopeds and Scooters
Here are
the code sections
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§ 46.2-1010. Equipment required.
Every
vehicle driven or moved on a highway within the Commonwealth shall at all times
be equipped with such lights as are required in this chapter for different
classes of vehicles. The lights shall at all times be capable of being lighted,
except as otherwise provided. This section shall not apply, however, to any
vehicle for transporting well-drilling machinery licensed under § 46.2-700 when
operated only between the hours of sunrise and sunset
§ 46.2-1011. Headlights on motor vehicles.
Every
motor vehicle other than a motorcycle, road roller, road machinery, or tractor
used on a highway shall be equipped with at least two headlights as approved by
the Superintendent, at the front of and on opposite sides of the motor vehicle.
§ 46.2-1012. Headlights, auxiliary headlights,
tail lights, brake lights, and illumination of license plates on motorcycles.
Every
motorcycle shall be equipped with at least one headlight which shall be of a
type that has been approved by the Superintendent and shall be capable of
projecting sufficient light to the front of such motorcycle to render
discernible a person or object at a distance of 200 feet. However, the lights
shall not project a glaring or dazzling light to persons approaching such
motorcycles. In addition, each motorcycle may be equipped with not more than
two auxiliary headlights of a type approved by the Superintendent.
Motorcycles
may be equipped with means of modulating the high beam of their headlights
between high and low beam at a rate of 200 to 280 flashes per minute. Such
headlights shall not be so modulated during periods when headlights would
ordinarily be required to be lighted under § 46.2-1030.
Every
motorcycle registered in the Commonwealth and operated on the highways of the
Commonwealth shall be equipped with at least one brake light of a type approved
by the Superintendent. Motorcycles may be equipped with one or more auxiliary
brake lights of a type approved by the Superintendent. The Superintendent may
by regulation prescribe or limit the size, number, location, and configuration
of such auxiliary brake lights.
Every
motorcycle shall carry at the rear at least one or more red lights plainly
visible in clear weather from a distance of 500 feet to the rear of such
vehicle. Such tail lights shall be constructed and so mounted in their relation
to the rear license plate as to illuminate the license plate with a white light
so that the same may be read from a distance of 50 feet to the rear of such
vehicle. Alternatively, a separate white light shall be so mounted as to
illuminate the rear license plate from a distance of 50 feet to the rear of
such vehicle. Any such tail lights or special white light shall be of a type
approved by the Superintendent.
§ 46.2-1013. Tail lights.
Every
motor vehicle and every trailer or semitrailer being
drawn at the end of one or more other vehicles shall carry at the rear two red
lights plainly visible in clear weather from a distance of 500 feet to the rear
of such vehicle. Such tail lights shall be constructed and so mounted in their
relation to the rear license plate as to illuminate the license plate with a
white light so that the same may be read from a distance of 50 feet to the rear
of such vehicle. Alternatively, a separate white light shall be so mounted as
to illuminate the rear license plate from a distance of 50 feet to the rear of
such vehicle. Any such tail lights or special white light shall be of a type
approved by the Superintendent.
In
any instance where the tail light is to be installed on a boat trailer and the
boat extends beyond the end of the trailer or to the end of the trailer, an
approved portable light assembly or assemblies may be attached to the exposed
rear of the boat, provided such installation complies with the visibility
requirements of this section. The provisions of this section shall not apply to
motorcycles.
46.2-337. Examination and road test required for license to operate
motorcycle; regulations.
No
person shall drive any motorcycle on a highway in the Commonwealth unless he
has passed a special examination, including written material and a road test,
pertaining to his ability to drive a motorcycle with reasonable competence and
with safety to other persons using the highways. The Department shall adopt
regulations as may be necessary to provide for the special examination under §
46.2-325 of persons desiring to qualify to drive motorcycles in the
Commonwealth and for the granting of licenses or permits suitably endorsed for
qualified applicants.
MOTORIZED SCOOTERS (IN THE CATEGORY OF MOPEDS)
CAN NOT BE DRIVEN ON THE ROADWAYS IF IT EXCEEDS 30 MPH OR THE PERSON IS NOT AT
LEAST 16 YEARS OLD AND MUST CARRY SOME FORM OF IDENTIFICATION WITH NAME,
ADDRESS, AND DATE OF BIRTH, AS THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS STATE…
46.2-914. Limitations on operation of mopeds.
No
moped shall be driven on any highway or public vehicular area (i) faster than 30 miles per hour or (ii) by any person
under the age of 16.
Every
person driving a moped shall carry with him some form of identification that
includes his name, address, and date of birth.
Violation
of any provision of this section shall constitute a traffic infraction
punishable by a fine of no more than $50.