Fasian

Does a car have to have its driver and passenger windows in the car to be legal. I know if they are in the car they have to function but what if they aren't there all together. Jeeps don't have to have them they don't even need doors. I have seen people take doors of of regular trucks to and they were fine so do i have to have the windows. ( i have a car not a truck)

Computer_Nerd

The glass needs to be removed, not just "stored" within the door to pass. Looking in my Safety Inspection Manual (available from State Police for $20) in section 210, there does not seem to be anything that states that it would not pass if the glass were removed from the side windows.

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Where can I get a copy of the Virginia Official Safety Inspection Manual?
You may request a copy by mail or in person from:

Mailing address: Department of State Police, Safety Division, P. O. Box 27472, Richmond, VA 23261-7472

Office address: Department of State Police, Safety Division, 7700 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235

The cost is $20.00 (no shipping or handling). The purchase of inspection manuals at our office or by mail will be limited to payment by money orders, cash, or company checks (cash can only be used by walk-in customers). Personal checks are not accepted.

Fasian

thats what i figured just needed to make sure i appreciate it

88SinZ

There's more technicals in the book. No side windows are required - but nothing can be in the place of it i.e. tarp, trashbag = rejection. If they are on the vehicle they must be functional.

jazzcornet

does this also apply to front turn signals and windshield wipers. i dont have any front turn signals and i took my wipers off, even the wiper motors and all associated hardware. and i dont have a rearview mirror either. my taillights are tinted dark black, and i have a plastic cover over my liscence plate (tinted). will they pass me

The Wok

You will fail for tinted taillights and I will assume (but cannot verify right now) that you will fail for no wiper blades.

Woodrow

Here is the free version
http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Safety.shtm

13. – INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER/DEFROSTER FOR:

* Operating condition.
* Condition of blade.


10. – INSPECT MIRROR FOR:

* Rigidity of mounting.
* Condition of reflecting surface.
* View of road to rear (Truck mirrors must extend at least halfway beyond edge of body) – (Visibility 200 feet to rear).


7. – INSPECT SIGNAL DEVICE FOR:

* Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch.
* Correct indications and tell-tale (visual or audible).
* Illumination of all lamps, lens color, and condition of lens.


Chances are you will fail.

jazzcornet

if i didn't fail i would be really surprised! that's why i leave my car registered in florida and claim my dad's address for that car!

Computer_Nerd

LOL. Hell no. All of that shit is illegal.

morningstarinc

dude as long as you got the shit out the door and not juc chillin in there the car should pass my grandparents own o shop and im pretty sure it should pass like taht!!!