Virginia legal term
Tow truck in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Tow truck” 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 “Tow truck” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Tow truck" means a motor vehicle for hire (i) designed to lift, pull, or carry another vehicle by means of a hoist or other mechanical apparatus and (ii) having a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of at least 10,000 pounds. (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-100)
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