                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

LETTERING ON CERTAIN VEHICLES (§ 46.2-1076)

A. No person shall drive, cause to be driven, or permit the driving of a
&#8220;for hire&#8221; motor vehicle on the highways in the Commonwealth unless
the legal name or trade name of the motor carrier as defined in Chapter 20
(&#xA7; 46.2-2000 et seq.) or Chapter 21 (&#xA7; 46.2-2100 et seq.) operating
the vehicle is plainly displayed on both sides of the vehicle. The letters and
numerals in the display shall be of such size, shape, and color as to be readily
legible during daylight hours from a distance of 50 feet while the vehicle is
not in motion. The display shall be kept legible and may take the form of a
removable device which meets the identification and legibility requirements of
this section.

B. This section shall not apply to any motor vehicle:

   1. Having a registered gross weight of less than 10,000 pounds;

   2. Which is used exclusively for weddings or funeral services;

   3. Which is rented without chauffeur and operated under a valid lease which
   gives the lessee exclusive control of the vehicle; or

   4. Which is used exclusively as an emergency medical services vehicle.

C. Subsection A shall also apply to tow trucks used in providing service to the
public for hire. For the purposes of this section, &#8220;tow truck&#8221; means
any motor vehicle which is constructed and used primarily for towing, lifting,
or otherwise moving disabled vehicles.

D. No person shall drive on the highways in the Commonwealth a pickup or panel
truck, tractor truck, trailer, or semitrailer bearing any name other than that
of the vehicle&#8217;s owner or lessee. However, the provisions of this
subsection shall not apply to advertising material for another, displayed
pursuant to a valid contract.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 46-63; 1950, p. 251; 1958, c. 541, §§ 46.1-64,
46.1-158.1; 1960, c. 79; 1972, cc. 77, 609; 1974, c. 400; 1975, c. 124; 1979, c.
620; 1989, c. 727; 2013, cc. 165, 582; 2015, cc. 502, 503.