What valid proof may a dealer use for a Virginia Safety Inspection performed prior to retail sale?

The correct answer is the inspection receipt identifying the vehicle, as it serves as formal documentation that a safety inspection has been conducted in accordance with Virginia law. This receipt includes essential details such as the vehicle identification number (VIN), the date of inspection, and the results, confirming that the vehicle meets the required safety standards prior to being offered for sale to a customer.

A dealer invoice, while useful for record-keeping and tracking vehicle costs, does not provide specific proof of a safety inspection. Verbal confirmation from the inspection station lacks the necessary documentation to meet legal requirements and can lead to ambiguity. A safety certificate from the state, while indicating compliance, is not necessarily the standard proof accepted for inspections specific to retail sale situations. Therefore, the inspection receipt identifying the vehicle is the most reliable and acceptable form of evidence for a completed safety inspection before a vehicle is sold.