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

Virginia Statutes

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

Virginia § 46.2-865.1

JurisdictionVirginia

Title 46.2MOTOR VEHICLES

Subtitle IIIOPERATION

Ch. 8REGULATION OF TRAFFIC

Art. 7RECKLESS DRIVING AND IMPROPER DRIVING

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Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-865.1 (2026).

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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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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.