Code of Virginia (Last Updated:July 28, 2020) |
TITLE 46.2. Motor Vehicles |
SUBTITLE III. Operation |
CHAPTER 8. Regulation of Traffic |
ARTICLE 4. Passing |
SECTION 46.2-842.1. Drivers to give way to certain overtaking vehicles on divided highways |
It shall be unlawful to fail to give way to overtaking traffic when driving a motor vehicle to the left and abreast of another motor vehicle on a divided highway. The driver of the overtaken vehicle shall move to the right to allow the overtaking vehicle to pass as soon as the overtaken vehicle can safely do so. A violation of this section shall not be construed as negligence per se in any civil action. 1989, c. 708, § 46.1-211.1; 2020, c. 815 . |