Va. Code § 46.2-1086

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845
Section 46.2-1086 - Devices for emission of smoke screens, gas projectors or flame throwers; prohibited

It shall be a Class 6 felony to install or to aid or abet in installing, in any manner, in or on any motor vehicle any device, appliance, equipment, or instrument of any kind, character, or description, or any part of such device, appliance, equipment, or instrument, designed for generating or emitting smoke, thereby creating what is commonly known as a "smoke screen," or of emitting any gas or flame which may be a hindrance or obstruction to traffic. It shall also be a Class 6 felony to knowingly possess or drive on the highways any motor vehicle so equipped.

Additionally, the driver's license of any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be suspended for six months from the date of conviction.

The provisions of this section shall not apply to vehicles used in applying herbicides, insecticides, or pesticides.

Va. Code § 46.2-1086

Code 1950, § 46-309; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-305; 1962, c. 302; 1989, c. 727.
Amended by Acts 1989, c. 727.
Amended by Acts 1962, c. 302.
Amended by Acts 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-305.