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Vehicle operation; authorizing operation of motor vehicle by unlicensed minor, penalty.

It became law on Mar 24, 2025.

VA HB 1549 · House Bill · 2025

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Became law
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Sponsors
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Latest action
Mar 24, 2025

What it does

Vehicle operation; unlicensed minor; penalty. Prohibits any person from knowingly authorizing the operation of a motor vehicle by a minor who he knows has no operator's license or learner's permit or who has a learner's permit but who he knows would operate such motor vehicle in violation of certain limitations on operating a motor vehicle with a learner's permit. The bill makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person who violates such provisions if such violation results in a motor vehicle accident that causes death or injury to any person if such violation does not otherwise constitute a felony. Existing law prohibits any person from knowingly authorizing the operation of a motor vehicle…

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    Mar 24, 2025

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