Va. Code § 46.2-341.23: Offenses under substantially similar laws

Except as otherwise provided, whenever in this Act reference is made to an offense which is a violation of a provision of this Code, such reference shall be deemed to include offenses under any local ordinance, any federal law, any law of another state or any local ordinance of another state, substantially similar to such provision of this Code.1989, c. 705, § 46.1-372.22.