CODE OF VIRGINIA

DEFENSE OF LACK OF CONSENT OF OWNER (§ 8.01-65)

It shall be a valid defense to any action brought for the negligent operation of
a motor vehicle for the owner of such vehicle to prove that the same was being
driven or used without his knowledge or consent, express or implied, but the
burden of proof thereof shall be on such owner.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 8-646.8; 1977, c. 617.