CODE OF VIRGINIA

STOPPING VEHICLES FOR INSPECTION OR TO SECURE INFORMATION (§ 46.2-103)

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.

Nothing in this section, however, shall be construed to authorize the
establishment on any highway of police check-points where the only vehicles
subject to inspection are motorcycles.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 46-16; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-8; 1989, c. 727; 2012, c.
11.