In an emergency, the Department or its agents may, by letter, telegram, or other means, authorize a vehicle to be operated in the Commonwealth without a proper registration card or identification marker for not more than ten days.
Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-2117, under Chapter 21. Regulation of Property Carriers..
Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-2117
In an emergency, the Department or its agents may, by letter, telegram, or other means, authorize a vehicle to be operated in the Commonwealth without a proper registration card or identification marker for not more than ten days.