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Reconstructed vehicle in Virginia Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session

In Virginia criminal law, “Reconstructed vehicle” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.

What does “Reconstructed vehicle” mean in Virginia criminal law?

"Reconstructed vehicle" means every vehicle of a type required to be registered under this title materially altered from its original construction by the removal, addition, or substitution of new or used essential parts. (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-100)

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