CHAPTER 493

An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered
46.1-177.1, relating to revocation of license or privilege to drive on
conviction of violating certain motor vehicle laws.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia be amended by adding a section numbered
46.1-177.1, as follows:

§ 46.1-177.1. Any person convicted of violating the provisions of
§ 46.1-176 may be punished in addition to the penalties provided in § 46.1-
177, if such accident resulted only in damage to property and such damage
exceeded two hundred fifty dollars, by revocation of his license or privilege
to operate a motor vehicle on the highways of this State for a period not to
exceed six months by the court or judge; provided that this section shall in
no case be construed to limit the authority or duty of the Commissioner
with respect to revocation of licenses for violation of § 46.1-176 as pro-
vided in Chapter 6 of this title. Any license revoked under the provisions
hereof shall be surrendered to the court to be disposed of in accordance
with the provisions of § 46.1-425.