Virginia legal term
Passenger area in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Passenger area” 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 “Passenger area” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Passenger area" means the area designed to seat the driver of any motor vehicle, any area within the reach of the driver, including an unlocked glove compartment, and the area designed to seat passengers. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-323.1)
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