Immobilized and Unattended Vehicles

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This is Article 2 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Immobilized and Unattended Vehicles.” It is part of Chapter 12 “Abandoned, Immobilized, Unattended and Trespassing Vehicles; Parking”, which is part of Subtitle III “Operation”, which is part of Title 46.2 “Motor Vehicles”. It contains 8 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 8 sections.

§ 46.2-1209	Unattended or immobile vehicles, generally
§ 46.2-1210	Motor vehicles immobilized by weather conditions, accidents, or emergencies
§ 46.2-1211	Removal of motor vehicles obstructing movement; storage; payment of costs
§ 46.2-1212	Authority to provide for temporary removal and disposition of vehicles involved in accidents
§ 46.2-1212.1	Authority to provide for removal and disposition of vehicles and cargoes of vehicles involved in accidents
§ 46.2-1213	Removal and disposition of unattended or immobile vehicles; ordinances in counties, cities, and towns
§ 46.2-1214	Sale of personal property found in unattended or abandoned vehicles
§ 46.2-1215	Leaving vehicles on private property prohibited; authority of counties, cities, and towns to provide for removal and disposition; notice of disposition