Reel v. Commonwealth

ELDER, Judge.

Gary Allen Reel (appellant), appeals from his bench trial conviction for driving after having been declared a habitual offender, second or subsequent offense, pursuant to Code § 46.2-357(B)(3). On appeal, he contends the mere fact that his windshield bore a pink rejection sticker indicating his vehicle failed to pass an official state inspection did not provide reasonable suspicion of criminal activity necessary to validate the stop of his vehicle. We hold that appellant’s operation of a vehicle displaying a pink rejection sticker provided reasonable suspicion that he was…