Vehicles purchased at auction can be driven on the highway under which circumstances?

The correct answer is that vehicles purchased at auction can be driven on the highway between the auction and the purchaser's place of business. This circumstance is established to allow dealers who acquire vehicles at auctions to transport them directly to their dealership without unnecessary delays.

In many states, including Virginia, such a provision is designed to facilitate business operations for licensed dealers. The assumption is that these vehicles are still subject to dealer licensing regulations, including registration and insurance, therefore allowing for the direct transport from auction to their business location is a practical and necessary exception.

The other choices refer to conditions that, while relevant to vehicle operation and ownership, do not specifically pertain to the stipulations set for the transport of auction-purchased vehicles. For instance, the issuance of temporary permits and valid insured tags are important factors for regular vehicle operation but do not directly apply to the immediate transport of vehicles directly from the auction site in the context of dealer operations. Safety inspections likewise play a role in overall vehicle compliance and safety standards but are not specifically required for the interim transport of auction vehicles to the dealer's place of business.