Traffic stops
Getting pulled over, documents, searches, and what happens roadside.
8 sections
After A CrashVa. Code 46.2-894 — stop, report, render aid, and a note at an unattended car
Open ContainerVa. Code 18.2-323.1 — drinking while driving, and what an open container presumes
Your Phone Behind The WheelVa. Code 46.2-818.2 — no holding a phone while moving, $125 the first time
Speed LimitsVa. Code 46.2-870 — 55 unless posted, 70 on signed interstates, and reckless at 20 over or past 85
Seat BeltsVa. Code 46.2-1094 — a $25 civil penalty, and no stop for it alone
Driving While SuspendedVa. Code 46.2-301 — a Class 1 misdemeanor, and the same suspension again
Reckless DrivingVa. Code 46.2-852 — endangering life, limb or property, a Class 1 misdemeanor
Traffic StopsVa. Code 46.2-104 — stop on signal, and show the license and registration cardalso here
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