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HB181: Motor vehicle code violations; authority for arrest without warrant.

Chief Patron

Sen. Don McEachin (D-9)

Don McEachin (D-9)
Richmond, VA
Served: 2008–

Progress

Yes Introduced
Yes Passed Committee
Yes Passed House
Yes Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Status

Bill is Dead

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Summary

Authority for arrest without warrant for motor vehicle code violations.  Allows law-enforcement officers to arrest without a warrant the driver of any motor vehicle if the arresting officer is in uniform, displays his badge of authority, and has observed a violation of § 46.2-821(failure to yield right of way) or 46.2-833 (failure to obey traffic light) or has received a radio message from the officer who observed the violation.   View Full Text »

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