Signals by Drivers

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This is Article 6 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Signals by Drivers.” It is part of Chapter 8 “Regulation of Traffic”, which is part of Subtitle III “Operation”, which is part of Title 46.2 “Motor Vehicles”. It contains 4 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 4 sections.

§ 46.2-848	Signals required on backing, stopping, or turning
§ 46.2-849	How signals given
§ 46.2-850	Change of course after giving signal
§ 46.2-851	Signals prior to moving standing vehicles into traffic