Virginia statute
Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-866 — Racing or exhibition driving; aiders or abettors; penalty
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. § 46.2-866
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.
Any person, although not engaged in a race or exhibition driving as defined in § 46.2-865 , who aids or abets any such race or exhibition driving is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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Is racing or exhibition driving a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Racing or exhibition driving is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-866.
Which Virginia statute covers racing or exhibition driving?
Racing or exhibition driving is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-866 (Racing or exhibition driving; aiders or abettors; penalty).
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