Virginia Code

Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.10 (2026)

Traffic infractions

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In cases involving a child who is charged with a traffic infraction, the court may impose only those penalties which are authorized to be imposed on adults for such infractions.

1991, c. 534.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2001–2009 · leading case: Commonwealth v. Warwick, 78 Va. Cir. 336 (Brunswick Cir. Ct. 2009).
Commonwealth v. Warwick, 78 Va. Cir. 336 (Brunswick Cir. Ct. 2009). · cites it 3× “” Va. Code § 16.1-278.10 (2003). Therefore, there is no additional way the Court can impose restitution by virtue of the fact that Warwick is a juvenile.”
Commonwealth v. Dimuzio, 58 Va. Cir. 63 (2001). · cites it 2× “The centerpiece of her argument is Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.10 . That section provides: “[i]n cases involving a child who is charged with a traffic infraction, the court may impose only those penalties which are authorized to be imposed on adults for such infractions.”
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