Brakes

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This is Article 9 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Brakes.” It is part of Chapter 10 “Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety”, which is part of Subtitle III “Operation”, which is part of Title 46.2 “Motor Vehicles”. It contains 6 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 6 sections.

§ 46.2-1066	Brakes
§ 46.2-1067	Within what distances brakes should stop vehicle
§ 46.2-1068	Emergency or parking brakes
§ 46.2-1069	Brakes on motorcycles
§ 46.2-1070	Brakes on trailers
§ 46.2-1071	Requirements for parking