                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

INSURANCE; SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY (§ 56-545)

Any operator who constructs, operates or enlarges a roadway pursuant to this
chapter shall secure and maintain a policy or policies of public liability
insurance in form and amount satisfactory to the Commission and sufficient to
insure coverage of tort liability to the public and employees, and to enable the
continued operation of the roadway. Proofs of coverage and copies of policies
shall be filed with the Commission. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed
as or deemed a waiver of the sovereign immunity of the Commonwealth with respect
to its participation or approval of all or any part of the roadway application
or operation, including but not limited to interconnection of the roadway with
the state highway system. Counties, cities and towns through which a roadway
passes shall possess sovereign immunity with respect to roadway construction and
operation.

HISTORY: 1988, c. 649.