Virginia State Scanner Laws

[khvfdff]

Is there any scanner laws in the state of Virginia? If so, could someone give me a link? Can't find them anywhere. My aunt lives in Chesapeake and was wondering what the laws were before I went up there and took my scanner up there with me.

 

[BoxAlarm187]

About the only place you'll find scanners mentioned in the Virginia Code is that they can't be used in the commission of a crime. Otherwise, you're good to go.

 

[tglendye]

Just to add on what Taylor said, try this link: http://www.afn.org/~afn09444/scanlaws/scanner5.html

If you're driving up the coast, looks like you're good to go!

 

[khvfdff]

Thanks guys!!!

Very happy!!!

 

[richrowl]

Virginia Scanner Law

This is from the Virginia Code and is the only known scanner law:

§ 18.2-462.1. Use of police radio during commission of crime.

Any person who has in his possession or who uses a device capable of receiving a police radio signal, message, or transmission, while in the commission of a felony, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. A prosecution for or conviction of the crime of use or possession of a police radio is not a bar to conviction for any other crime committed while possessing or using the police radio.

(1992, c. 499.)