Virginia legal term
Wheel chair or wheel chair conveyance in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Wheel chair or wheel chair conveyance” 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 “Wheel chair or wheel chair conveyance” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Wheel chair or wheel chair conveyance" means a chair or seat equipped with wheels, typically used to provide mobility for persons who, by reason of physical disability, are otherwise unable to move about as pedestrians. (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-100)
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