The below listed equipment has undergone Virginia’s approval requirements; however, there is other aftermarket vehicle equipment from reputable manufacturers not listed here that has already met Society of Automotive Engineers, the American National Standards Institute Incorporated, and/or Department of Transportation approval requirements making its use on motor vehicles legal in Virginia pursuant to VA Code § 46.2-1005. Aftermarket vehicle lighting products that have already met the above standards and are labeled with the appropriate SAE and/or DOT compliancy markings do not have to undergo further approvals for permitted use in Virginia.
It shall be the consumer’s responsibility to check the manufacturer’s equipment specifications regarding its intended usage, approval certifications, and compatibility as an original equipment manufacturer replacement part or add-on prior to any use on a motor vehicle operated on the highways of Virginia.
Contact the VSP Safety Division, if you have questions about motor vehicle equipment approval or legal use in Virginia.
- Definitions
- Air Conditioning Systems
- Auxiliary Lamps
- Backup Lamps
- Brake System for Trucks and Trailers
- Brake Testing Equipment
- Clearance Lamps
- Cornering Lamps
- Driving Lamps
- Face Shields: For Motorcycles
- Flares
- Headlamp & Headlamp Equipment
- Headlamp Testing Equipment
- Helmets
- Identification Lamps
- License Plate Lamps
- Parking Lamps
- Passing Lamps
- Rear Lamps
- Reflex Reflectors
- Safety Glass
- Safety Glasses for Motorcycle Operators
- Safety Glazing Materials
- Seat Belts
- Signal Devices
- Sirens
- Spot Lamps
- Stop Lamps
- Warning Signal Lamps