Regulación sobre dispositivos que pinchan llantas de vehículos

Explicación Simple

Esta ley prohíbe crear o usar dispositivos que pinchan llantas de autos, a menos que seas un oficial de policía. Si alguien infringe esta ley, puede enfrentar un problema legal serio.

Es como tener un juguete que no puedes usar con tus amigos porque es muy peligroso; si lo usas, puedes meterte en problemas.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan, un joven de 18 años, encuentra un dispositivo para pinchar llantas en la calle. Decide ponerlo en una carretera para dañar los autos de sus compañeros. Al ser descubierto, enfrenta un cargo por un delito menor.

Penalidades

Un delito menor de Clase 1 que puede incluir multas y penas de cárcel.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

Va. Code § 18.2-147.2 - Devices for puncturing motor vehicle tires. It shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture, distribute, have in his possession or place upon any highway or private property jackrocks which are primarily designed for the purpose of disabling motor vehicles by the puncturing of tires by anyone other than a law-enforcement officer. Any person convicted of unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession or use of such device shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. A law-enforcement officer who is lawfully engaged in the discharge of his duties shall not be subject to the provisions of this section. 1982, c. 253; 2007, c. 437 . Va. Code § 18.2-148 - Bona fide repossession under lien. The provisions of §§ 18.2-102 , 18.2-146 and 18.2-147 shall not apply to a bona fide repossession of a vehicle, aircraft, boat or vessel by the holder of a lien on such vehicle, aircraft, boat or vessel, or by the agents or employees of such lienholder. Code 1950, § 18.1-168; 1960, c. 358; 1975, cc. 14, 15. Va. Code § 18.2-149 - Injury to hired animal, aircraft, vehicle or boat. If any person after having rented or leased from any other person an animal, aircraft, vehicle, boat or vessel shall willfully injure or damage the same, by hard or reckless driving or using, or by using the same in violation of any statute of this Commonwealth, or allow or permit any other person so to do, or hire the same to any other person without the consent of the bailor, such person shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. Code 1950, § 18.1-161; 1960, c. 358; 1975, cc. 14, 15.