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 Kenbridge
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 16. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
 Article I. IN GENERAL

  § 16-2. Violations of chapter; penalties.  

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  • (a)

    It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions of this chapter. Unless otherwise stated, these violations shall constitute traffic infractions punishable by a fine of not more than $100.00.

    (b)

    It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions of this title, or any regulation adopted pursuant to this title, or local ordinances adopted pursuant to the authority granted in Code of Virginia, § 46.2-1300. Unless otherwise stated, these violations shall constitute traffic infractions punishable by a fine of not more than that provided for a Class 4 misdemeanor under Code of Virginia, § 18.2-11.

    (c)

    If it is found by the judge of a court of proper jurisdiction that the violation of any provision of this title:

    (1)

    Was a serious traffic violation as defined in Code of Virginia, § 46.2-341.20; and

    (2)

    Was committed while operating a vehicle or combination of vehicles used to transport property that either:

    a.

    Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds; or

    b.

    Has a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds inclusive of a towed vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds;

    the judge may assess, in addition to any other penalty assessed, a further monetary penalty not exceeding $500.00.

    (Code 1971, § 9-29; Code 1992, § 8-2)

    State Law reference— Fees for services performed by judges or clerks of district courts in criminal or traffic cases, Code of Virginia, § 14.1-123; violations of motor vehicle law, Code of Virginia, § 46.2-113; habitual offenders, Code of Virginia, § 46.2-351 et seq.; court or jury may consider defendant's prior traffic record before sentencing, Code of Virginia, § 46.2-943; maximum penalties in motor vehicle ordinances, Code of Virginia, § 46.2-1300.

(Code 1971, § 9-29; Code 1992, § 8-2)

State law reference

Fees for services performed by judges or clerks of district courts in criminal or traffic cases, Code of Virginia, § 14.1-123; violations of motor vehicle law, Code of Virginia, § 46.2-113; habitual offenders, Code of Virginia, § 46.2-351 et seq.; court or jury may consider defendant's prior traffic record before sentencing, Code of Virginia, § 46.2-943; maximum penalties in motor vehicle ordinances, Code of Virginia, § 46.2-1300.