Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 46.2, Motor Vehicles

Va. Code (Motor Vehicles) § 46.2-900: Penalty for violation of §§ 46.2-895 through 46.2-897

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Violating vehicle accident reporting requirements is a Class 6 felony if someone is injured or killed, a Class 1 misdemeanor for property damage over $250, or a Class 4 misdemeanor for unattended property damage under $250.

Facing this? Know exactly what happens next.

MOFRD turns this code section into your situation: the deadlines that apply to you, the forms your county uses, and the resolution paths people in your position actually take. Free for 3 days — no card required.

This page is legal information, not legal advice. Code text is sourced from official publications and may lag amendments — always confirm at the official source linked above. Plain-English summaries and relationship data are AI-derived and reviewed on an ongoing basis; verify with a licensed attorney before acting.