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2024 SESSION
24103016DBe it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 46.2-821.1 as follows:
§ 46.2-821.1. Exception to stopping requirement; bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, or motorized skateboard or scooter.
Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 46.2-821 and 46.2-830,
any person operating a bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device,
electric power-assisted bicycle, or motorized skateboard or scooter may yield
instead of stop at an intersection [ of two highways ]
controlled by a stop sign if all the following conditions are met:
1. Each intersecting highway has no more than three motor vehicle travel lanes;
2. The person is at least 15 years [ old of
age ] or accompanied by an adult;
3. The person slows to a reasonable speed based on existing
[ highway ] conditions; and
4. Before proceeding into the intersection, the person
[ yields the right-of-way to stops for ] any
pedestrian [ lawfully ] within the crosswalk, as required
pursuant to § 46.2-924, and [ to the driver of another for
any other ] vehicle approaching or entering such intersection from
another direction.