{"data":{"id":"us-va/19vac30-70-280","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"19VAC30-70-280","heading":"Seat","body":"Inspect for and reject if:\n\n1. Any motor vehicle is not equipped with a seat to accommodate the operator.\n\n2. The seat is not securely anchored.\n\n3. Seat adjusting mechanism slips out of set position or the seat back will not lock in the proper upright position. Do not reject if it will not adjust as long as it does not violate subdivision 4 of this section.\n\n4. The seat is not located to permit the operator to have adequate control of the steering and braking mechanisms and other instruments necessary for the safe operation of the motor vehicle.","path":["Title 19. Public Safety","Agency 30. Department of State Police","Chapter 70. Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Regulations","Part III. Inspection Requirements for Passenger Vehicles and Vehicles Up to 10,000 Pounds (GVWR)"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title19/agency30/chapter70/section280/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:53:21Z","sha256":"f6539189a174d31325f99445dafa683b0759e9f674e85303bfac60f9f6e7d0ff","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/19vac30-70-270","next":"us-va/19vac30-70-290"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}