Three items affecting motorcyclists will become law on July 1.
1) Two-wheeled and three-wheeled operator's licenses. Effective 7/1, Virginia operator's licenses will carry one of three motorcycle endorsement codes. An "M" allows operation of two- and three-wheeled motorcycles; "M2" two-wheeled only; and "M3" three-wheeled only. Existing licensees with an "M" endorsement are grandfathered, and they will be asked to "self-certify" by the DMV clerk at license renewal time.
2) Course completion certificates. Motorcycle training centers in Virginia will issue either an "M2" or "M3" completion certificate, depending on the course. Virginia offers state-certified trike and sidecar training. The M2/M3 distinction also applies to those who test at the DMV in lieu of completing a rider education course.
3) Temporary suspension of registration. Previously Virginia required tag surrender if you wanted to cancel your motor vehicle liability insurance for a winter layup, overseas deployment, TDY, etc. Effective 7/1, for a $10 fee, DMV will temporarily de-activate your registration and allow it to be re-activated without tag surrender.