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The provisions of this subdivision shall apply to the registration, licensing, and titling of mopeds on or after July 1, 2014.2\n\nPossess or use any registration card, license plate, or decal to which he is not entitled or knowingly permit the use of any registration card, license plate, or decal by anyone not entitled to it.3\n\nWillfully and intentionally violate the limitations imposed under §§ 46.2-665, 46.2-666, and 46.2-670 while operating an unregistered vehicle pursuant to the agricultural and horticultural exemptions allowed under those sections. A first violation of this subdivision shall constitute a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $250, and a second or subsequent violation of this subdivision shall constitute a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of $250.B\n\nFor any summons issued for a violation of this section, the court may, in its discretion, dismiss the summons, where proof of compliance with this section is provided to the court on or before the court date.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":232501,"text":"No person shall:","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"A1"},"1":{"id":232502,"text":"Operate, park, or permit the operation or parking of a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by him on a highway unless (i) it is registered, (ii) a certificate of title therefor has been issued, and (iii) it has displayed on it the license plate or plates and decal or decals, if any, assigned to it by the Department for the current registration period, subject to the exemptions mentioned in Article 5 (§ 46.2-655 et seq.) and Article 6 (§ 46.2-662 et seq.). The provisions of this subdivision shall apply to the registration, licensing, and titling of mopeds on or after July 1, 2014.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"A1","prefix_anchor":"A1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A","next_prefix":"A2"},"2":{"id":232503,"text":"Possess or use any registration card, license plate, or decal to which he is not entitled or knowingly permit the use of any registration card, license plate, or decal by anyone not entitled to it.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"A2","prefix_anchor":"A2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A1","next_prefix":"A3"},"3":{"id":232504,"text":"Willfully and intentionally violate the limitations imposed under §§ 46.2-665, 46.2-666, and 46.2-670 while operating an unregistered vehicle pursuant to the agricultural and horticultural exemptions allowed under those sections. A first violation of this subdivision shall constitute a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $250, and a second or subsequent violation of this subdivision shall constitute a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of $250.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","3"],"prefix":"3","entire_prefix":"A3","prefix_anchor":"A3","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A2","next_prefix":"B"},"4":{"id":232505,"text":"For any summons issued for a violation of this section, the court may, in its discretion, dismiss the summons, where proof of compliance with this section is provided to the court on or before the court date.","type":"section","prefixes":["B"],"prefix":"B","entire_prefix":"B","prefix_anchor":"B","level":1,"prior_prefix":"A3"}},"ancestry":[{"id":12880,"edition_id":1,"name":"Titling and Registration, Generally","identifier":"1","label":"article","depth":4,"order_by":1,"parent_id":12879,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:43:58","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:43:58","permalink":{"id":226925,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12880,"identifier":"1","token":"46.2\/II\/6\/1","url":"\/46.2\/II\/6\/1\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":12879,"edition_id":1,"name":"Titling and Registration of Motor Vehicles","identifier":"6","label":"chapter","depth":3,"order_by":1,"parent_id":12771,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:43:58","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:43:58","permalink":{"id":226923,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12879,"identifier":"6","token":"46.2\/II\/6","url":"\/46.2\/II\/6\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":12771,"edition_id":1,"name":"Titling, Registration and Licensure","identifier":"II","label":"subtitle","depth":2,"order_by":1,"parent_id":12770,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:43:52","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:43:52","permalink":{"id":225627,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12771,"identifier":"II","token":"46.2\/II","url":"\/46.2\/II\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":12770,"edition_id":1,"name":"Motor Vehicles","identifier":"46.2","label":"title","depth":1,"order_by":1,"parent_id":null,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:43:52","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:43:52","permalink":{"id":225289,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12770,"identifier":"46.2","token":"46.2","url":"\/46.2\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}}],"structure_contents":[{"id":87484,"structure_id":12880,"section_number":"46.2-600","catch_line":"Owner to secure registration and certificate of title or certificate of ownership","url":"\/46.2-600\/","token":"46.2\/II\/6\/1\/46.2-600","metadata":false},{"id":64770,"structure_id":12880,"section_number":"46.2-600.1","catch_line":"Indication of special communication needs","url":"\/46.2-600.1\/","token":"46.2\/II\/6\/1\/46.2-600.1","metadata":false},{"id":75107,"structure_id":12880,"section_number":"46.2-601","catch_line":"Appointment of Commissioner agent for service of process","url":"\/46.2-601\/","token":"46.2\/II\/6\/1\/46.2-601","metadata":false},{"id":69821,"structure_id":12880,"section_number":"46.2-602","catch_line":"Titling and registration of foreign market vehicles","url":"\/46.2-602\/","token":"46.2\/II\/6\/1\/46.2-602","metadata":false},{"id":64808,"structure_id":12880,"section_number":"46.2-602.1","catch_line":"Titling and registration of replica vehicles","url":"\/46.2-602.1\/","token":"46.2\/II\/6\/1\/46.2-602.1","metadata":false},{"id":75086,"structure_id":12880,"section_number":"46.2-602.2","catch_line":"Titling and registration of company vehicles of automotive manufacturers","url":"\/46.2-602.2\/","token":"46.2\/II\/6\/1\/46.2-602.2","metadata":false},{"id":66957,"structure_id":12880,"section_number":"46.2-602.3","catch_line":"Titling and registration of converted electric vehicles","url":"\/46.2-602.3\/","token":"46.2\/II\/6\/1\/46.2-602.3","metadata":false},{"id":58198,"structure_id":12880,"section_number":"46.2-602.4","catch_line":"Titling and registration of off-road motorcycle converted to on-road use","url":"\/46.2-602.4\/","token":"46.2\/II\/6\/1\/46.2-602.4","metadata":false},{"id":84134,"structure_id":12880,"section_number":"46.2-603","catch_line":"Issuance of certificate of title and registration card","url":"\/46.2-603\/","token":"46.2\/II\/6\/1\/46.2-603","metadata":false},{"id":78960,"structure_id":12880,"section_number":"46.2-603.1","catch_line":"Electronic titling and registration program","url":"\/46.2-603.1\/","token":"46.2\/II\/6\/1\/46.2-603.1","metadata":false},{"id":63997,"structure_id":12880,"section_number":"46.2-604","catch_line":"Contents of registration card and certificate; 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The record of this law\u2019s original creation isn\u2019t available online. It has been modified 15 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1958, chapter 541; in 1960, chapter 79; in 1972, chapter 609; in 1974, chapter 400; in 1975, chapter 124; in 1979, chapter 620; in 1989, chapter 727; in 1997, chapter 283<\/a>; in 1999, chapter 212<\/a>; in 2002, chapter 93<\/a>; in 2006, chapters 444<\/a> and 472<\/a>; in 2013, chapter 783<\/a>; in 2017, chapters 204<\/a> and 670<\/a>; in 2018, chapter 425<\/a>; in 2019, chapters 71<\/a> and 79<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":68913,"section_number":"16.1-69.48:1","catch_line":"Fixed fee for misdemeanors, traffic infractions and other violations in district court; additional fees to be added","order_by":null,"url":"\/16.1-69.48_1\/"}],"refers_to":[{"id":74495,"section_number":"46.2-655","catch_line":"Reciprocity required","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-655\/"},{"id":77821,"section_number":"46.2-662","catch_line":"Temporary exemption for new resident operating vehicle registered in another state or country","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-662\/"},{"id":54507,"section_number":"46.2-665","catch_line":"Vehicles used for agricultural or horticultural purposes","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-665\/"},{"id":74797,"section_number":"46.2-666","catch_line":"Vehicles used for seasonal transportation of farm produce and livestock","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-666\/"},{"id":65118,"section_number":"46.2-670","catch_line":"Vehicles owned by farmers and used to transport certain wood products","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-670\/"}],"permalink":{"id":227003,"object_type":"law","relational_id":63815,"identifier":"46.2-613","token":"46.2\/II\/6\/1\/46.2-613","url":"\/46.2-613\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/46.2-613\/","token":"46.2\/II\/6\/1\/46.2-613","dublin_core":{"Title":"Infractions relating to registration, licensing, and certificates of title; penalties","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 46.2-613","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> No person shall: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Operate, park, or permit the operation or parking of a motor vehicle<\/span>, trailer<\/span>, or semitrailer<\/span> owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by him on a highway<\/span> unless (i) it is registered, (ii) a certificate of title therefor has been issued, and (iii) it has displayed on it the license plate<\/span> or plates and decal<\/span> or decals<\/span>, if any, assigned to it by the Department<\/span> for the current registration period, subject to the exemptions mentioned in Article 5 (§ 46.2-655<\/a> et seq.) and Article 6 (§ 46.2-662<\/a> et seq.). The provisions of this subdivision shall apply to the registration, licensing, and titling of mopeds<\/span> on or after July 1, 2014. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Possess or use any registration card, license plate<\/span>, or decal<\/span> to which he is not entitled or knowingly permit the use of any registration card, license plate<\/span>, or decal<\/span> by anyone not entitled to it. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Willfully and intentionally violate the limitations imposed under §§ 46.2-665<\/a>, 46.2-666<\/a>, and 46.2-670<\/a> while operating an unregistered vehicle pursuant to the agricultural and horticultural exemptions allowed under those sections. A first violation of this subdivision shall constitute a traffic infraction<\/span> punishable by a fine of not more than $250, and a second or subsequent violation of this subdivision shall constitute a traffic infraction<\/span> punishable by a fine of $250. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> For any summons<\/span> issued for a violation of this section, the court<\/span> may, in its discretion, dismiss the summons<\/span>, where proof of compliance with this section is provided to the court<\/span> on or before the court<\/span> date. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nINFRACTIONS RELATING TO REGISTRATION, LICENSING, AND CERTIFICATES OF TITLE;\nPENALTIES (\u00a7 46.2-613)\n\nA. No person shall:\n\n 1. Operate, park, or permit the operation or parking of a motor vehicle,\n trailer, or semitrailer owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by him on a\n highway unless (i) it is registered, (ii) a certificate of title therefor has\n been issued, and (iii) it has displayed on it the license plate or plates and\n decal or decals, if any, assigned to it by the Department for the current\n registration period, subject to the exemptions mentioned in Article 5 (§\n 46.2-655 et seq.) and Article 6 (§ 46.2-662 et seq.). The provisions of\n this subdivision shall apply to the registration, licensing, and titling of\n mopeds on or after July 1, 2014.\n\n 2. Possess or use any registration card, license plate, or decal to which he\n is not entitled or knowingly permit the use of any registration card, license\n plate, or decal by anyone not entitled to it.\n\n 3. Willfully and intentionally violate the limitations imposed under\n §§ 46.2-665, 46.2-666, and 46.2-670 while operating an unregistered\n vehicle pursuant to the agricultural and horticultural exemptions allowed\n under those sections. A first violation of this subdivision shall constitute a\n traffic infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $250, and a second or\n subsequent violation of this subdivision shall constitute a traffic infraction\n punishable by a fine of $250.\n\nB. For any summons issued for a violation of this section, the court may, in its\ndiscretion, dismiss the summons, where proof of compliance with this section is\nprovided to the court on or before the court date.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 46-63; 1950, p. 251; 1958, c. 541, \u00a7 46.1-64; 1960, c.\n79; 1972, c. 609; 1974, c. 400; 1975, c. 124; 1979, c. 620; 1989, c. 727; 1997,\nc. 283; 1999, c. 212; 2002, c. 93; 2006, cc. 444, 472; 2013, c. 783; 2017, cc.\n204, 670; 2018, c. 425; 2019, cc. 71, 79.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}