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2012 SESSION
12101465DPatrons-- Wilt, Comstock, Cox, J.A., Dudenhefer, Edmunds, Fariss, Farrell, Greason, Head, Hodges, Knight, Morefield, Peace, Ramadan, Robinson, Rush, Tata, Webert, Wright and Yost
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 Nothing in this
section shall be construed to prohibit two motorcycles from traveling abreast
while traveling in a lane designated for one vehicle. In
addition, this section shall not apply to (i) any validly
authorized parade, motorcade, or motorcycle escort,
or law-enforcement officers driving motorcycles while on official duty; (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.