Article 7 Reckless Driving and Improper Driving

This article is comprised of the following sections:
  • §46.2-852 Reckless driving; general rule
  • §46.2-853 Driving vehicle which is not under control; faulty brakes
  • §46.2-854 Passing on or at the crest of a grade or on a curve
  • §46.2-855 Driving with driver’s view obstructed or control impaired
  • §46.2-856 Passing two vehicles abreast
  • §46.2-857 Driving two abreast in a single lane
  • §46.2-858 Passing at a railroad grade crossing
  • §46.2-859 Passing a stopped school bus; prima facie evidence
  • §46.2-860 Failing to give proper signals
  • §46.2-861 Driving too fast for highway and traffic conditions
  • §46.2-861.1 Drivers to yield right-of-way or reduce speed when approaching stationary vehicles displaying certain warning lights on highways; penalties
  • §46.2-862 Exceeding speed limit
  • §46.2-863 Failure to yield right-of-way
  • §46.2-864 Reckless driving on parking lots, etc
  • §46.2-865 (Effective July 1, 2026) Racing or exhibition driving; definitions; penalties
  • §46.2-865.1 Injuring another or causing the death of another while engaging in a race or exhibition driving; penalties.
  • §46.2-866 Racing or exhibition driving; aiders or abettors; penalty.
  • §46.2-867 Racing; seizure of motor vehicle
  • §46.2-867.1 Exhibition driving; impoundment of motor vehicle.
  • §46.2-868 Reckless driving; penalties
  • §46.2-868.1 Aggressive driving; penalties
  • §46.2-869 Improper driving; penalty