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Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-863 — Failure to yield right-of-way

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 7: Reckless Driving and Improper Driving, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-863

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Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-863Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who fails to bring his vehicle to a stop immediately before entering a highway from a side road when there is traffic approaching on such highway within 500 feet of such point of entrance, unless (i) a "Yield Right-of-Way" sign is posted or (ii) where such sign is posted, fails, upon entering such highway, to yield the right-of-way to the driver of a vehicle approaching on such highway from either direction.

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