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Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-865.1 — Injuring another or causing the death of another while engaging in a race or exhibition driving; penalties

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 7: Reckless Driving and Improper Driving, Code of Virginia.

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Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-865.1

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.

Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-865.1Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
A. Any person who while engaging in a race or exhibition driving in violation of subsection B or C of § 46.2-865 in a manner so gross, wanton, and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life: 1. Causes serious bodily injury to another person who is not involved in the violation of subsection B or C of § 46.2-865 is guilty of a Class 6 felony; or 2. Causes the death of another person is guilty of a felony punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than one nor more than 20 years. B. Upon conviction, the court shall suspend the driver's license of such person for a period of not less than one year nor more than three years, and shall order the surrender of the license to be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of § 46.2-398 .

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Is injuring another or causing the death of another while engaging in a race or exhibition driving a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?

Injuring another or causing the death of another while engaging in a race or exhibition driving is a class 6 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-865.1.

Which Virginia statute covers injuring another or causing the death of another while engaging in a race or exhibition driving?

Injuring another or causing the death of another while engaging in a race or exhibition driving is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-865.1 (Injuring another or causing the death of another while engaging in a race or exhibition driving; penalties).

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