Impersonation

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This is Article 2 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Impersonation.” It is part of Chapter 6 “Crimes Involving Fraud”, which is part of Title 18.2 “Crimes and Offenses Generally”.

It’s comprised of the following 6 sections.

§ 18.2-174	Impersonating law-enforcement officer; penalty
§ 18.2-174.1	Impersonating certain public safety personnel; penalty
§ 18.2-175	Unlawful wearing of officer's uniform or insignia; unlawful use of vehicle with word "police" shown thereon
§ 18.2-176	Unauthorized wearing or displaying on motor vehicles of any button, insignia or emblem of certain associations or societies or of Southern Cross of Honor
§ 18.2-177	Illegal use of insignia
§ 18.2-177.1	False representation of military status; penalty