Virginia § 46.2-1132 - Service of process in weight violation cases
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-1132 — Service of process in weight violation cases, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-1132. Service of process in weight violation cases
Any person, whether resident or nonresident, who permits the operation of a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth by his agent or employee shall be deemed to have appointed the operator of such motor vehicle his statutory agent for the purpose of service of process in any proceeding against such person growing out of any weight violation involving such motor vehicle. Acceptance by a nonresident of the rights and privileges conferred by §§ 46.2-655 through 46.2-661 shall have the same effect under this section as operation of such motor vehicle by such nonresident, his agent, or his employee.
1986, c. 588, § 46.1-341.01; 1989, c. 727.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1132
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Section 46.2-1132 ("Service of process in weight violation cases") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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