Vehicle impoundment; driving with a suspended operator's license. (HB79)

Introduced By

Del. Lionell Spruill (D-Chesapeake)

Progress

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Became Law

Description

Impoundment of motor vehicle for driving with a suspended operator's license. Provides that a person arrested for driving on a suspended license, suspended for any reason, shall have his car impounded for the period of the suspension or 30 days, whichever is greater. Currently, the impoundment is only for 30 days and is only effected for certain types of suspensions, such as DUI. Amends § 46.2-301.1 (“Administrative impoundment of motor vehicle for certain driving while license suspended or revoked offenses; judicial impoundment upon conviction; penalty for permitting violation with one\u2019s vehicle.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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