                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

EVIDENCE OF SUBSEQUENT MEASURES TAKEN NOT ADMISSIBLE TO PROVE NEGLIGENCE
(SUPREME COURT RULE 2:407 DERIVED FROM THIS SECTION) (§ 8.01-418.1)

When, after the occurrence of an event, measures are taken which, if taken prior
to the event would have made the event less likely to occur, evidence of such
subsequently taken measures is not admissible to prove negligence or culpable
conduct as a cause of the occurrence of the event; provided, that evidence of
subsequent measures taken shall not be required to be excluded when offered for
another purpose for which it may be admissible, including, but not limited to,
proof of ownership, control, feasibility of precautionary measures if
controverted, or for impeachment.

HISTORY: 1978, c. 165.