Virginia § 8.01-226.5 - Immunity for installers and inspectors of child restraint devices
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-226.5 — Immunity for installers and inspectors of child restraint devices, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-226.5. Immunity for installers and inspectors of child restraint devices
Any person who has successfully met the minimum required training standards for installation of child restraint devices established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States Department of Transportation, who in good faith and without compensation installs, or inspects the installation of, a child restraint device shall not be liable for any damages resulting from an act or omission related to such installation or inspection, unless such act or omission was the result of the person's gross negligence or willful misconduct.
1999, c. 293.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-226.5
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-226.5 cover?
Section 8.01-226.5 ("Immunity for installers and inspectors of child restraint devices") 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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