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2015 SESSION


CHAPTER 189
An Act to amend and reenact § 46.2-838 of the Code of Virginia, relating to passing when overtaking a stationary mail vehicle.
[H 1379]
Approved March 16, 2015

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 46.2-838 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 46.2-838. Passing when overtaking a vehicle.

A. The driver of any vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass at least two feet to the left of the overtaken vehicle and shall not again drive to the right side of the highway until safely clear of such overtaken vehicle, except as otherwise provided in this article.

B. The driver of any motor vehicle, upon overtaking a stationary vehicle that is displaying a flashing, blinking, or alternating amber light as provided in § 46.2-892 or subdivision A 10 of § 46.2-1025, shall proceed with due caution and maintain a safe speed for highway conditions.