{"data":{"id":"us-va/va.-code-46.2-2900","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"Va. Code § 46.2-2900","heading":"Definitions","body":"As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:\"Certified escort vehicle driver\" means a person 18 years of age or older who holds a valid driver's license and a valid escort vehicle driver certificate issued (i) by the Commonwealth or (ii) by a state whose escort vehicle driver certification program has been determined to be substantially similar to the Commonwealth's and to which the Commonwealth has extended reciprocity.\"Escort vehicle driver certificate\" means a credential issued under the laws of the Commonwealth or other state authorizing the holder to escort a permitted vehicle or vehicles.\"Permitted vehicle or vehicles\" means any vehicle being operated under the provisions of a valid highway hauling permit issued pursuant to § 46.2-1139 that requires that the permitted vehicle or vehicles be accompanied by a certified escort vehicle driver or drivers.2013, cc. 312, 477; 2015, c. 258.","path":["Title 46.2. MOTOR VEHICLES","Subtitle V. MOTOR CARRIERS","Chapter 29. CERTIFIED ESCORT VEHICLE DRIVERS"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/46.2-2900/","current_through":"9/4/2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:16:39Z","sha256":"7224f4a8266c48066101e7f1e0e749632e39da9d92a27cae5c492ce0bc39d74b","source_id":"us-va","stale":true,"prev":"us-va/va.-code-46.2-2800","next":"us-va/va.-code-46.2-2901"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}