Virginia § 56-131 - Accident Investigation and Reporting
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 56-131 — Accident Investigation and Reporting, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-131. Accident Investigation and Reporting
The Commission shall investigate the cause of any accident on any railroad which, in its judgment, requires investigation. The Commission shall require every common carrier by railroad doing business in this Commonwealth to file all reports required by the Federal Railroad Administration pursuant to the Federal Accidents Reports Act and regulations issued pursuant thereto to the Commission at its office in Richmond, Virginia, provided that neither such report nor any part thereof shall be admitted as evidence in any suit or action for damages growing out of any matter mentioned in such report.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 56-131
What does Code of Virginia § 56-131 cover?
Section 56-131 ("Accident Investigation and Reporting") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 56-131?
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