Cattle Guards and Gates Across Rights-of-Way

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This is Article 3 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Cattle Guards and Gates Across Rights-of-Way.” It is part of Chapter 28 “Trespasses; Fences”, which is part of Subtitle V “Miscellaneous”, which is part of Title 55.1 “Property and Conveyances”.

It’s comprised of the following 2 sections.

§ 55.1-2808 Property owner may place cattle guards or gates across right-of-way
§ 55.1-2809 Persons having easement may replace gate with cattle guard; maintenance and use thereof; deemed lawful gate