Powers of Local Governments

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This is Chapter 13 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Powers of Local Governments.” It is part of Subtitle III “Operation”, which is part of Title 46.2 “Motor Vehicles”. It contains 18 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 18 sections.

§ 46.2-1300	Powers of local authorities generally; erection of signs and markers; maximum penalties
§ 46.2-1301	Designation of stop and yield right-of-way intersections
§ 46.2-1302	Regulation of operation of vehicles in snow, sleet, etc.; designation of play areas; penalties
§ 46.2-1303	Issuance of permits to perform construction or repair work within right-of-way lines of public roadways
§ 46.2-1304	Local regulation of trucks and buses
§ 46.2-1304.1	Localities may regulate construction and parking of commercial motor vehicles used to transport municipal solid waste; penalty
§ 46.2-1305	Regulation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic on roadways and parking areas in residential subdivisions
§ 46.2-1306	Repealed
§ 46.2-1307	Designation of private roads as highways for law-enforcement purposes
§ 46.2-1307.1	Designation of private roads as highways for law-enforcement purposes in certain counties
§ 46.2-1308	Disposition of fines in traffic cases; failure or neglect to comply with section
§ 46.2-1309	Officers may direct traffic; signals
§ 46.2-1310	Authority to deputize persons to direct traffic in certain circumstances
§ 46.2-1311	Applicability of county ordinances within towns
§ 46.2-1312	Size, design, and color of signs, signals, and markings erected by local authorities
§ 46.2-1313	Incorporation of provisions of this title, Article 9 (§ 16.1-278 et seq.) of Chapter 11 of Title 16.1 and Article 2 (§ 18.2-266 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 in ordinances
§ 46.2-1314	Traffic schools; requiring attendance by persons convicted of certain violations
§ 46.2-1315	Powers of localities to regulate use of motorized skateboards or scooters, bicycles, or electric power-assisted bicycles for hire