Thursday, December 4, 2008
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HB2052: Improper driving; charged as traffic infraction when degree of culpability is slight.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Subtitle III of Title 46.2 a section numbered 46.2-869.1 as follows:
§ 46.2-869.1. Improper driving; penalty.
Any person may be charged with improper driving who has engaged in reckless driving where the degree of culpability is slight. Improper driving is punishable as a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $500.
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