SECTION 46.2-1003. Illegal use of defective or unsafe equipment  

It shall be unlawful for any person to use or have as equipment on a motor vehicle operated on a highway any device or equipment mentioned in § 46.2-1002 which is defective or in unsafe condition.

For any summons issued for a violation of this section, the court may, in its discretion, dismiss the summons, where proof of compliance with this section is provided to the court on or before the court date.

1960, c. 125, § 46.1-308.1; 1989, c. 727; 2017, c. 46.2-1002 .