Va. Code § 10.1-1143

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

Section 10.1-1143 - Throwing inflammable objects from vehicle on highway while in or near certain lands

It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, toss or drop from a vehicle moving or standing on a highway any lighted smoking material, lighted match, lighted material of any nature, or any bomb or device liable to set fire to inflammable material on the ground while in or near any forestland, brushland or field containing inflammable vegetation or trash.

Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor for each separate offense.

1954, c. 35, § 10-64.1; 1986, c. 188; 1988, c. 891.

Amended by Acts 1988, c. 891.

Amended by Acts 1986, c. 188.

Amended by Acts 1954, c. 35, § 10-64.1.