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2010 SESSION
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 46.2-857 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 46.2-857. Driving two abreast in a single lane.
A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who drives any
motor vehicle, including any motorcycle, so as to be abreast of another vehicle
in a lane designed for one vehicle, or drives any motor vehicle, including any
motorcycle, so as to travel abreast of any other vehicle traveling in a lane
designed for one vehicle. However, this section shall not apply to (i) any
validly authorized parade, motorcade, or motorcycle escort, nor shall it
apply to; (ii) a motor vehicle traveling in the same lane of
traffic as a bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric
power-assisted bicycle, or moped; nor shall it apply to (iii)
any vehicle when lawfully overtaking and passing one or more vehicles traveling
in the same direction in a separate lane.