Va. Code § 8.01-308

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 8.01-308 - Service on Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles as agent for nonresident motor vehicle operator

Any operation in the Commonwealth of a motor vehicle by a nonresident, including those nonresidents defined in subdivision 2 of § 8.01-307, either in person or by an agent or employee, shall be deemed equivalent to an appointment by such nonresident of the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles, and his successors in office, to be the attorney or statutory agent of such nonresident for the purpose of service of process in any action against him growing out of any accident or collision in which such nonresident, his agent, or his employee may be involved while operating motor vehicles in this Commonwealth. Acceptance by a nonresident of the rights and privileges conferred by Article 5 (§ 46.2-655 et seq.) of Chapter 6 of Title 46.2 shall have the same effect under this section as the operation of such motor vehicle, by such nonresident, his agent, or his employee.

Va. Code § 8.01-308

Code 1950, § 8-67.1; 1950, p. 620; 1952, c. 681; 1956, c. 64; 1966, c. 518; 1977, c. 617.

Amended by Acts 1977, § c. 617.

Amended by Acts 1966, § c. 518.

Amended by Acts 1956, § c. 64.

Amended by Acts 1952, § c. 681.

Amended by Acts 1950, § p. 620.