Code of Virginia - Title 46.2 Motor Vehicles - Section 46.2-103 Stopping vehicles for inspection or to secure information

§ 46.2-103. Stopping vehicles for inspection or to secure information

Except as prohibited by § 19.2-59, on his request or signal, any law-enforcement officer who is in uniform or displays his badge or other sign of authority may:

1. Stop any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer to inspect its equipment, operation, manufacturer's serial or engine number; or

2. Stop any property-carrying motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer to inspect its contents or load or to obtain other necessary information.

(Code 1950, § 46-16; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-8; 1989, c. 727.)

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