Code of Virginia § 19.2-294.1. Dismissal of one of dual charges for driving while intoxicated and reckless driving upon conviction of other charge.
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Whenever any person is charged with a violation of § 18.2-266 or any similar ordinances of any county, city, or town and with reckless driving in violation of § 46.2-852 or any ordinance of any county, city or town incorporating § 46.2-852 , growing out of the same act or acts and is convicted of one of these charges, the court shall dismiss the remaining charge.
Code 1950, § 19.1-259.1; 1960, c. 493; 1975, c. 495; 1997, c. 691 ; 2004, c. 937 .