Right-Of-Way

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This is Article 2 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Right-Of-Way.” 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 12 sections.

§ 46.2-820	Right-of-way at uncontrolled intersections, generally
§ 46.2-821	Vehicles before entering certain highways shall stop or yield right-of-way
§ 46.2-822	Right-of-way at circular intersections
§ 46.2-823	Unlawful speed forfeits right-of-way
§ 46.2-824	Right-of-way at uncontrolled "T" intersections
§ 46.2-825	Left turn traffic to yield right-of-way
§ 46.2-826	Stop before entering public highway or sidewalk from private road, etc.; yielding right-of-way
§ 46.2-827	Right-of-way of United States forces, troops, National Guard, etc
§ 46.2-828	Right-of-way for funeral processions under police or sheriff's escort; improper joining of, passing through, or interfering with processions prohibited; use of high beam headlights and hazard lights by vehicles traveling in funeral processions
§ 46.2-828.1	Impeding or disrupting certain funeral processions; penalty
§ 46.2-828.2	Impeding or disrupting vehicles operating under a valid highway hauling permit
§ 46.2-829	Approach of law-enforcement or fire-fighting vehicles, rescue vehicles, or ambulances; violation as failure to yield right-of-way