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HB1785: Puncturing motor vehicle tires; allows law-enforcement officer to utilize devices designed therefor.
Chief Patron
Del.
John Cosgrove (R-78)
John Cosgrove
(R-78)
Chesapeake, VA
Served: 2002–
Progress
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Became Law |
Status
03/19/2007: signed by governor
Summary
Crimes; devices for puncturing motor vehicle tires. Authorizes law-enforcement officers to utilize devices designed to puncture motor vehicle tires to end pursuits without being subject to the current prohibition. View Full Text »
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Comments
What is the current prohibition? Just last week a stop-stick was used to end a car chase here in Albemarle County, so clearly they're not outright prohibited.