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2010 SESSION
10101500DBe 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 (iii) any vehicle when
lawfully overtaking and passing one or more
vehicles traveling in the same direction
as the overtaking and passing vehicle.