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The record of this law\u2019s original creation isn\u2019t available online. It has been modified 3 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1966, chapter 11; in 1970, chapter 322; in 2014, chapter 805<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":77124,"section_number":"15.2-2026","catch_line":"Limited access streets","order_by":null,"url":"\/15.2-2026\/"}],"refers_to":false,"permalink":{"id":206051,"object_type":"law","relational_id":83388,"identifier":"33.2-400","token":"33.2\/II\/4\/33.2-400","url":"\/33.2-400\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/33.2-400\/","token":"33.2\/II\/4\/33.2-400","dublin_core":{"Title":"Definitions","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 33.2-400","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:\n\t\t“Limited access highway<\/span>” means a highway especially designed for through traffic, over which abutters have no easement or right of light, air, or access by reason of the fact<\/span> that their property abuts upon such limited access highway<\/span>.\n\t\t“Scenic highway<\/span>” means a highway, designated as such by the Board<\/span>, within a protected scenic corridor located, designed, and constructed so as to preserve and enhance the natural beauty and cultural value of the countryside.\n\t\t“Virginia byway<\/span>” means a highway, designated as such by the Board<\/span>, having relatively high aesthetic or cultural value, leading to or within areas of historical, natural, or recreational significance.<\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nDEFINITIONS (\u00a7 33.2-400)\n\nAs used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:\n\t\t“Limited access highway” means a highway especially designed for\nthrough traffic, over which abutters have no easement or right of light, air, or\naccess by reason of the fact that their property abuts upon such limited access\nhighway.\n\t\t“Scenic highway” means a highway, designated as such by the Board,\nwithin a protected scenic corridor located, designed, and constructed so as to\npreserve and enhance the natural beauty and cultural value of the countryside.\n\t\t“Virginia byway” means a highway, designated as such by the Board,\nhaving relatively high aesthetic or cultural value, leading to or within areas\nof historical, natural, or recreational significance.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7\u00a7 33-37, 33-43.3; 1966, c. 11; 1970, c. 322, \u00a7\u00a7\n33.1-57, 33.1-64; 2014, c. 805.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}