Va. Code § 18.2-266

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

Section 18.2-266 - Driving motor vehicle, engine, etc., while intoxicated, etc

It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate any motor vehicle, engine or train (i) while such person has a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more by weight by volume or 0.08 grams or more per 210 liters of breath as indicated by a chemical test administered as provided in this article, (ii) while such person is under the influence of alcohol, (iii) while such person is under the influence of any narcotic drug or any other self-administered intoxicant or drug of whatsoever nature, or any combination of such drugs, to a degree which impairs his ability to drive or operate any motor vehicle, engine or train safely, (iv) while such person is under the combined influence of alcohol and any drug or drugs to a degree which impairs his ability to drive or operate any motor vehicle, engine or train safely, or (v) while such person has a blood concentration of any of the following substances at a level that is equal to or greater than:

(a) 0.02 milligrams of cocaine per liter of blood,

(b) 0.1 milligrams of methamphetamine per liter of blood,

(c) 0.01 milligrams of phencyclidine per liter of blood, or

(d) 0.1 milligrams of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine per liter of blood. A charge alleging a violation of this section shall support a conviction under clauses (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), or (v).

For the purposes of this article, the term "motor vehicle" includes mopeds, while operated on the public highways of this Commonwealth.

Va. Code § 18.2-266

Code 1950, § 18.1-54; 1960, c. 358; 1975, cc. 14, 15; 1977, c. 637; 1984, c. 666; 1986, c. 635; 1987, c. 661; 1992, c. 830; 1994, cc. 359, 363; 1996, c. 439; 2005, cc. 616, 845.

Amended by Acts 2005, § cc. 616, 845.

Amended by Acts 1996, § c. 439.

Amended by Acts 1994, § cc. 359, 363.

Amended by Acts 1992, § c. 830.

Amended by Acts 1987, § c. 661.

Amended by Acts 1986, § c. 635.

Amended by Acts 1984, § c. 666.

Amended by Acts 1977, § c. 637.

Amended by Acts 1975, § cc. 14, 15.

Amended by Acts 1960, § c. 358.