Key Position Means Driver Was ‘Operating’ Vehicle 
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Published: January 19, 2011
Tags: Justice Harry L. Carrico, Supreme Court of Virginia, Traffic Offenses
A defendant discovered passed-out behind the wheel of a vehicle, with the key in the ignition turned to the “on” or “accessory” position, was “operating” the vehicle under Virginia law, and the Supreme Court of Virginia affirms his conviction of DUI, fourth offense within 10 years.
We have previously reviewed several driving under the influence cases ...
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