State Traffic laws Virginia

State Traffic Laws

Traffic Laws In Virginia

Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Virginia -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).

Drinking & Driving Violations	Driving motor vehicle...while intoxicated (VA Code 18.2-266)
Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License	Driving without license prohibited; penalties (VA Code 46.2-300)
Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance	Proof of insurance required (VA Code 46.2-706)
Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration	Owner to secure registration (VA Code 46.2-600)
Illegal U-Turn	Limitation on U-turns (VA Code 46.2-845)
Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run	Accidents; duty of driver to stop (VA Code 46.2-894)
Mechanical Violations	Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety (VA Code Title 46.2, Ch. 10)
Reckless Driving	Reckless driving (VA Code 46.2-852) Reckless driving; penalties (VA Code 46.2-868)
Running a Red Light / Stop Sign	Traffic lights; penalty (VA Code 46.2-833)
Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations	Safety lap belts and shoulder harnesses (VA Code 46.2-1094) Child restraint devices (VA Code 46.2-1095)
Speeding	Maximum speed limits generally (VA Code 46.2-870)
Unlawful Vehicle Modifications	Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety (VA Code Title 46.2, Ch. 10)