Virginia § 46.2-473 - Coverage of driver's policy
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-473 — Coverage of driver's policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-473. Coverage of driver's policy
Every driver's policy shall insure the person named therein as insured against loss from the liability imposed upon him by law for damages, including damages for care and loss of services, because of bodily injury to or death of any person, and injury to or destruction of property arising out of the use by him of any motor vehicle not owned by him, within the territorial limits and subject to the limits of liability set forth with respect to a motor vehicle owner's policy.
Code 1950, § 46-493; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-505; 1989, c. 727.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-473
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-473 cover?
Section 46.2-473 ("Coverage of driver's policy") 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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