Virginia § 46.2-819.2 - Driving a motor vehicle from establishment where motor fuel offered for sale; penalty
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-819.2 — Driving a motor vehicle from establishment where motor fuel offered for sale; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-819.2. Driving a motor vehicle from establishment where motor fuel offered for sale; penalty
A. No person shall drive a motor vehicle off the premises of an establishment at which motor fuel offered for retail sale was dispensed into the fuel tank of such motor vehicle unless payment for such fuel has been made.
B. Any person who violates this section shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $250 and applicable court costs if the matter proceeds to court.
C. Nothing herein shall preclude a prosecution for larceny.
2000, cc. 729, 758; 2004, c. 795; 2005, c. 208; 2006, c. 487; 2020, cc. 740, 741.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-819.2
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Section 46.2-819.2 ("Driving a motor vehicle from establishment where motor fuel offered for sale; penalty") 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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