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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-147.2 — Devices for puncturing motor vehicle tires
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Article 7: Damage to and Tampering with Property, Code of Virginia.
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Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-147.2
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the text of the Code of Virginia from the official Virginia Law Portal API published by the Virginia General Assembly's Division of Legislative Automated Systems; it is not the official Code of Virginia.
It shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture, distribute, have in his possession or place upon any highway or private property jackrocks which are primarily designed for the purpose of disabling motor vehicles by the puncturing of tires by anyone other than a law-enforcement officer. Any person convicted of unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession or use of such device shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. A law-enforcement officer who is lawfully engaged in the discharge of his duties shall not be subject to the provisions of this section.
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Is devices for puncturing motor vehicle tires a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Devices for puncturing motor vehicle tires is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-147.2.
Which Virginia statute covers devices for puncturing motor vehicle tires?
Devices for puncturing motor vehicle tires is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-147.2 (Devices for puncturing motor vehicle tires).
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