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A. Notwithstanding the penalty provisions of § 46.2-1171 , a violation of § 46.2-1171 constitutes a traffic infraction. The court may, in its discretion, dismiss a summons issued under § 46.2-1171 where correction of vehicle or safety equipment defects or proof of compliance with § 46.2-1171 is provided to the court subsequent to the issuance of the summons. B. The operator of a motor vehicle who is cited for a violation of § 46.2-1171 shall not be cited during the same occurrence for a violation of vehicle equipment requirements set forth in Article 3 (§ 46.2-1171 et seq.) through Article 9 (§ 46.2-1171 et seq.) for such vehicle, nor shall the operator of the motor vehicle that is subject to the citation be cited for a violation of such vehicle equipment requirements for such vehicle for a period of 15 calendar days. 2011, c. 46.2-1171 ; 2020, cc. 46.2-1171 , 46.2-1171 .
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