46.2-1009 - Exemptions for certain electrically powered vehicles; standards and permits for such vehicles. - Virginia Statutes

§ 46.2-1009. Exemptions for certain electrically powered vehicles; standardsand permits for such vehicles.

The provisions of §§ 46.2-1002 through 46.2-1008 shall not apply to vehicleswhich are powered solely by electricity, capable of speeds of no more thanfifteen miles per hour. The Superintendent may establish standards forsafety equipment to be used on such vehicles. Upon the establishment of suchstandards, permits to use such vehicles may be issued to persons owningvehicles meeting such standards by the officer in charge of the division ofthe Department of State Police having jurisdiction in the county, city, ortown in which such person resides.

(1973, c. 455, § 46.1-314.1; 1989, c. 727.)