Title of Regulation: 19VAC30-40. Standards and Specifications for the Stickers or Decals Used by Cities, Counties and Towns in Lieu of License Plates (amending 19VAC30-40-20, 19VAC30-40-30; repealing 19VAC30-40-10).

Statutory Authority: §§ 46.2-1052 and 52-8.4 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: January 8, 2024.

Agency Contact: Major Ronald C. Maxey, Jr., Deputy Director, Bureau of Field Operations, Department of State Police, 7700 Midlothian Turnpike, North Chesterfield, VA 23235, telephone (804) 674-2014, FAX (804) 674-2936, or email ron.maxey@vsp.virginia.gov.

Summary:

In response to Executive Order 19 (2022) and Executive Directive One (2022), the amendments (i) repeal an unnecessary purpose statement and (ii) remove one optional provision and one explanatory provision regarding locality vehicle stickers.

19VAC30-40-10. Purpose. (Repealed.)

The purpose of this standard is to establish specifications for the size and placement location of stickers or decals used by counties, cities, and towns in lieu of license plates.

19VAC30-40-20. Size.

The size of the sticker or decal shall not exceed three inches in height and three inches in length. The shape of the sticker or decal is optional.

19VAC30-40-30. Placement.

The sticker or decal shall be placed at the bottom of the windshield adjacent to 1/4-inch from the right side edge of the official inspection sticker when viewed through the windshield from inside the vehicle. The side edge adjacent to the official inspection sticker shall not be more than 1/4 inch from the edge of the official inspection sticker. At the option of the motor vehicle's owner, the sticker or decal, provided it measures not more than two and one-half inches in width and four inches in length, may be placed in the blind spot behind the rear view mirror.