Va. Code § 46.2-900

Current with changes from the 2024 Special Session I, ch. 2

Section 46.2-900 - Penalty for violation of sections 46.2-895 through 46.2-897

Any person convicted of violating the provisions of §§ 46.2-895 through 46.2-897 shall, if such accident results in injury to or the death of any person, be guilty of a Class 6 felony. If such accident results only in damage to property, the person so convicted shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor; however, if the vehicle or other property struck is unattended and such damage is less than $250, such person shall be guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor. A motor vehicle operator convicted of a Class 4 misdemeanor under this section shall be assigned three demerit points by the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Va. Code § 46.2-900

Code 1950, § 46-190; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-177; 1962, c. 302; 1973, c. 8; 1979, c. 653; 1989, c. 727; 1992, c. 279; 2001, c. 808.

Amended by Acts 2001, c. 808.

Amended by Acts 1992, c. 279.

Amended by Acts 1989, c. 727.

Amended by Acts 1979, c. 653.

Amended by Acts 1973, c. 8.

Amended by Acts 1962, c. 302.

Amended by Acts 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-177.