                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ON NONSURFACE-TREATED HIGHWAYS (§ 46.2-873.1)

The maximum speed limit on nonsurface-treated highways, which are roads that are
comprised of an earth-aggregate or aggregate surface (i.e., dirt and gravel)
that have not been stabilized with a bituminous or cementitious material, shall
be 35 miles per hour. The maximum speed limit upon such highways may be
increased or decreased by the Commissioner of Highways or other authority having
jurisdiction over highways. However, such increased or decreased maximum speed
limit shall be effective only when indicated by sign on the highway. For such
highways upon which maximum speed limit is not indicated by sign, the maximum
speed limit shall be 35 miles per hour.

HISTORY: 2000, c. 262; 2004, c. 719; 2005, cc. 239, 804; 2009, c. 74; 2010, cc.
19, 48; 2011, c. 29; 2012, c. 207; 2014, cc. 80, 261.