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Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-801 (2026)

Chapter applicable to drivers of all vehicles regardless of ownership

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The provisions of this chapter applicable to the drivers of vehicles on the highways shall apply to the drivers of all vehicles regardless of their ownership, subject to such exceptions as are set forth in this chapter.

Code 1950, § 46-181; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-168; 1989, c. 727.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 6 cases, 1991–2017 · leading case: Najee Finique Hairston v. Commonwealth of Virginia, 797 S.E.2d 794 (Va. Ct. App. 2017).

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Najee Finique Hairston v. Commonwealth of Virginia, 797 S.E.2d 794 (Va. Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 2× “2-248, as well as for driving on a suspended license, third or subsequent offense, in violation of Code § 46.2-801. He contends that the circuit court erred by denying his motion to suppress.”

Moore v. Commonwealth, 609 S.E.2d 74 (Va. Ct. App. 2005). · cites it 2× “After stopping Moore in his vehicle, an officer on the scene determined that Moore’s driving license was suspended.”

Colby v. Boyden, 400 S.E.2d 184 (Va. 1991). “1-168 (now § 46.2-801) stated, "The provisions of this chapter applicable to the drivers of vehicles upon the highways shall apply to the drivers of all vehicles regardless of ownership subject to such specific exceptions as are set forth in this chapter.”

Frontanilla v. Commonwealth, 562 S.E.2d 706 (Va. Ct. App. 2002). · cites it 2× “2-168, and driving on a suspended license, in violation of Code § 46.2-801. On appeal, he contends the trial court erred in denying his motion for a new trial, claiming the prosecution failed to disclose exculpatory material prior to trial.”

Phillips v. Commonwealth, 487 S.E.2d 235 (Va. Ct. App. 1997). · cites it 2× “Additionally, Code § 46.2-801 mandates that all drivers are subject to Chapter 8 of Title 46.”

Johnson v. Walker, 38 Va. Cir. 366 (Norfolk Cir. Ct. 1996). · cites it 3× “In pertinent part, as they were written on the date of the accident, they are: § 46.2-801. Chapter applicable to drivers of all vehicles regardless of ownership.”

— Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-801(C) — 1 case

Moore v. Commonwealth, 609 S.E.2d 74 (Va. Ct. App. 2005). “After stopping Moore in his vehicle, an officer on the scene determined that Moore’s driving license was suspended.”

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