Virginia legal term
Automobile transporter in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Automobile transporter” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Automobile transporter” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Automobile transporter" means any tractor truck, lowboy, vehicle, or combination, including vehicles or combinations that transport motor vehicles on their power unit, designed and used exclusively for the transportation of motor vehicles or used to transport cargo or general freight on a backhaul pursuant to the provisions of 49 U.S.C. § 31111(a)(1). (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-100)
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