Legal Question in Traffic Law in Virginia

Altered/forged license plate

I was pulled over for having a registration sticker from another car on my plates that were expired. I want to know what the penalty for this is


Asked on 4/24/06, 6:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Altered/forged license plate

Since the penalty for this type of unlawful

activity is not specified in the particular statute making it illegal{Sec.46.2-613(2)}of the Virginia Traffic Code, the violation described is likely considered a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of up to $200 as described under Sec. 46.2-113.

Actual forgery or alteration of a plate or decal issued by the DMV would be a criminal offense(Class 1 misdemeanor). See Sec. 46.2-722.

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Answered on 4/30/06, 10:26 am


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