Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-865.1

Injuring another or causing the death of another while engaging in a race or exhibition driving; penalties.

Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 66 Va. App. 219 - Derek Justice Doggett v. Commonwealth of Virginia (2016)

Most recently applied in 66 Va. App. 219 - Derek Justice Doggett v. Commonwealth of Virginia (April 2016)

2004, c. 859; 2006, c. 348; 2025, c. 648.

A. Any person who while engaging in a race or exhibition driving in violation of subsection B or C of § 46.2-865 in a manner so gross, wanton, and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life:

1. Causes serious bodily injury to another person who is not involved in the violation of subsection B or C of § 46.2-865 is guilty of a Class 6 felony; or

2. Causes the death of another person is guilty of a felony punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than one nor more than 20 years.

B. Upon conviction, the court shall suspend the driver's license of such person for a period of not less than one year nor more than three years, and shall order the surrender of the license to be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of § 46.2-398.

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