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§ 46.2-435 Proof of financial responsibility to be furnished for each vehicle

Proof of financial responsibility in the amounts required by this chapter shall be furnished for each motor vehicle registered by the person required to furnish such proof.

History

The record of this law’s original creation isn’t available online. It has been modified 3 times. Those modifications are cataloged by “The Acts of Assembly,” a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly’s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1954, chapter 378; in 1958, chapters 501 and 541; in 1989, chapter 727.

Code 1950, § 46-455; 1954, c. 378; 1958, cc. 501, 541, § 46.1-467; 1989, c. 727.

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Court Decisions

Kramer v. Commonwealth (SCV, 01/11/02)
. . . 556 S.E.2d 761 (2002) . . .
Porter v. Buck (District Court, W.D. Virginia, 09/28/15)
. . . *892 . . .

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Amendment Attempts

HB2080: Registration decals; discontinued.
HB2205: Vehicle owners; proof of financial responsibility in the future. (passed)
HB2385: Motor vehicle accidents; actions brought by uninsured motorists, limited damages. (failed)
HB2492: Motor vehicle accidents; actions brought by uninsured motorists, limited damages. (failed)
SB959: Vehicle owners; proof of financial responsibility in the future. (passed)
SB1061: Registration decals; discontinued. (failed)
HB107: Underinsured motorist benefits; actions against released defendant. (passed)