Virginia § 46.2-432 - Failure of nonresident to report accident

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-432 — Failure of nonresident to report accident, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 46.2-432. Failure of nonresident to report accident

The failure of a nonresident to report an accident as required in this title shall constitute sufficient ground for suspension or revocation of his privileges of driving a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth and of driving within the Commonwealth of any motor vehicle owned by him.

Code 1950, § 46-452; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-464; 1989, c. 727.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 46.2-432 ("Failure of nonresident to report accident") 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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