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16 DMV locations honor Purple Heart recipients with new reserved parking spaces

Newly revealed Purple Heart recipient parking spots at Virginia DMVs. (Copyright 2025 by Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles - All rights reserved.)

16 DMV locations in Virginia now have reserved parking spaces for Purple Heart recipients.

In honor of Veterans Day, the DMV’s Richmond Customer Service Center held a ceremonial unveiling of the new parking space, while also acknowledging the other 15 that are now available in the commonwealth.

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The following locations now have designated parking spaces for Purple Heart recipients:

  • Richmond Headquarters
  • Alexandria
  • Chesterfield
  • Fairfax Braddock
  • Fairfax Westfields
  • Franconia
  • Hampton
  • Manassas
  • Norfolk Military
  • Norfolk Widgeon
  • Roanoke
  • Sterling Free Court
  • Tysons Corner
  • Virginia Beach Buckner
  • Virginia Beach Hilltop
  • Woodbridge

These locations were selected because of the number of Purple Heart recipients in nearby communities.

“This isn’t just a parking space—it’s a lasting expression of our deep respect for the service members who have worn our nation’s uniform. The DMV is committed to serving every customer with dignity and every time a Purple Heart recipient parks here, we hope they feel the gratitude of all Virginians."

DMV Commissioner Gerald Lackey

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