Bicycles

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This is Article 12 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Bicycles.” It is part of Chapter 8 “Regulation of Traffic”, which is part of Subtitle III “Operation”, which is part of Title 46.2 “Motor Vehicles”.

It’s comprised of the following 10 sections.

§ 46.2-903 Riding or driving vehicles on sidewalks; exceptions
§ 46.2-904 Use of roller skates and skateboards on sidewalks and shared-use paths; operation of bicycles and certain motorized and electric items and devices on sidewalks, crosswalks, and shared-use paths; local ordinances
§ 46.2-904.1 Electric power-assisted bicycles
§ 46.2-905 Riding bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, electric power-assisted bicycles, motorized skateboards or scooters, and mopeds on roadways and bicycle paths
§ 46.2-906 Carrying articles or passengers on bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, electric power-assisted bicycles, and mopeds
§ 46.2-906.1 Local ordinances may require riders of bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and electric power-assisted bicycles to wear helmets
§ 46.2-907 Overtaking and passing vehicles
§ 46.2-908 Registration of bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric personal delivery device, and electric power-assisted bicycle serial numbers
§ 46.2-908.1 Electric personal assistive mobility devices, electrically powered toy vehicles, electric power-assisted bicycles, and motorized skateboards or scooters
§ 46.2-908.1:1 Personal delivery devices