Virginia § 46.2-461 - When Commissioner not to release proof of financial responsibility; affidavit of nonexistence of facts
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§ 46.2-461. When Commissioner not to release proof of financial responsibility; affidavit of nonexistence of facts
A. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 46.2-460 the Commissioner shall not release the proof in the event:
1. Any action for damages upon a liability included in this chapter is then pending;
2. Any judgment on any liability is then outstanding and unsatisfied; or
3. The Commissioner has received notice that the person involved has within the period of twelve months immediately preceding been involved as a driver in any motor vehicle accident.
B. An affidavit of the applicant of the nonexistence of these facts shall be sufficient evidence thereof in the absence of evidence in the records of the Department tending to indicate the contrary.
Code 1950, § 46-481; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-492; 1989, c. 727.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 46.2-461 ("When Commissioner not to release proof of financial responsibility; affidavit of nonexistence of facts") 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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