Note:
While the below listed equipment has undergone Virginia’s approval requirements, there is however 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 Virginia 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.
