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2022 SESSION


CHAPTER 736
An Act to amend and reenact § 46.2-684.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to exempted vehicles; insurance.
[S 733]
Approved April 27, 2022

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 46.2-684.1 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 46.2-684.1. Insurance coverage and proof of insurance for exempted motor vehicles.

If a A. Any motor vehicle, trailer, or semi-trailer that is exempt from motor vehicle registration requirements pursuant to this article is shall be insured under a policy other than a general liability policy that includes personal injury liability insurance as defined in § 38.2-117 and property damage liability insurance as defined in § 38.2-118, under a policy of motor vehicle insurance as defined in § 38.2-124, or under an umbrella or excess insurance policy. Any such umbrella or excess insurance policy shall not be required to comply with the provisions of Chapter 22 (§ 38.2-2200 et seq.) of Title 38.2 of the Code of Virginia that relate to the ownership, maintenance, or use of the exempt motor vehicle, trailer, or semi-trailer.

B. Any person who owns a motor vehicle, trailer, or semi-trailer that is exempt from motor vehicle registration requirements pursuant to this article may be required by a law-enforcement officer to furnish proof that such motor vehicle, trailer, or semi-trailer is insured as required in subsection A. Failure to furnish proof of insurance when required by a law-enforcement officer as provided in this section within 30 days shall constitute a traffic infraction punishable by a $600 fine that shall be paid into the Uninsured Motorists Fund created pursuant to § 38.2-3000.