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Va. Code § 46.2-865.1: Injuring another or causing the death of another while engaging in a race or exhibition driving; penalties.

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  1. Title 46.2. MOTOR VEHICLES
  2. Subtitle III. OPERATION
  3. Chapter 8. REGULATION OF TRAFFIC
  4. Article 7. RECKLESS DRIVING AND IMPROPER DRIVING

A. Any person who while engaging in a race or exhibition driving in violation of subsection B or C of § 46.2-865 in a manner so gross, wanton, and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life:1. Causes serious bodily injury to another person who is not involved in the violation of subsection B or C of § 46.2-865 is guilty of a Class 6 felony; or2. Causes the death of another person is guilty of a felony punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than one nor more than 20 years.B. Upon conviction, the court shall suspend the driver's license of such person for a period of not less than one year nor more than three years, and shall order the surrender of the license to be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of § 46.2-398.2004, c. 859; 2006, c. 348; 2025, c. 648.

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