Regulation of Traffic

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This is Chapter 8 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Regulation of Traffic.” It is part of Subtitle III “Operation”, which is part of Title 46.2 “Motor Vehicles”. It contains 208 laws divided across 21 structures.

Article 1	General and Miscellaneous
Article 1.1	Toll Violations and Enforcement
Article 2	Right-Of-Way
Article 3	Traffic Signs, Lights, and Markings
Article 4	Passing
Article 5	Turning
Article 6	Signals by Drivers
Article 7	Reckless Driving and Improper Driving
Article 8	Speed
Article 9	Railroad Crossings
Article 10	Stopping on Highways
Article 11	Accidents
Article 12	Bicycles
Article 12.1	Low-Speed Vehicles
Article 13	Motorcycles and Mopeds and All-Terrain Vehicles
Article 13.1	Golf Cart and Utility Vehicle Operation
Article 14	School Buses
Article 15	Emergency Vehicles
Article 16	Pedestrians
Article 17	Legal Procedures and Requirements
Article 18	Arrest of Nonresidents