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2003 SESSION


CHAPTER 121
An Act to amend and reenact § 46.2-1029.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to flashing of headlights on certain vehicles.
[H 1677]
Approved March 16, 2003

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 46.2-1029.1 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 46.2-1029.1. Flashing of headlights on certain vehicles.

Emergency vehicles as defined in subsection C of § 46.2-920 may be equipped with the means to flash their headlights when their warning lights are activated if (i) the headlights are wired to allow either the high beam or low beam to flash, but not both, and (ii) the headlight system includes a switch or device which prevents flashing of headlights when headlights are required to be lighted under § 46.2-1030.

Until July 1, 2005, the provisions of clause (ii) above shall not apply in the City of Chesapeake, the City of Poquoson, or the County of York.