Virginia legal term
Private road or driveway in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Private road or driveway” 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 “Private road or driveway” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Private road or driveway" means every way in private ownership and used for vehicular travel by the owner and those having express or implied permission from the owner, but not by other persons. (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-100)
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