78752846.2-1307Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Motor VehiclesOperationPowers Of Local GovernmentsDesignation of private roads as highways for law-enforcement purposes1979, c. 100, § 46.1-181.5; 1987, c. 152; 1989, c. 727; 2007, cc. 74, 187, 310.Eberth v. County of Prince William0406054637 S.E.2d 3382006-12-05https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1063133/eberth-v-county-of-prince-william/ . . . moved to dismiss the citation. Although Code § 46.2-1307 permits localities to define certain . . . <abbr title="Court of Appeals">COA</abbr>Hicks v. Com.Record No. 1895-99-2535 S.E.2d 6782000-10-17https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1273243/hicks-v-com/ . . . purposes in accordance with Virginia Code Section 46.2-1307 ... and that the City shall retain a . . . <abbr title="Court of Appeals">COA</abbr>http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/46.2-1307//46.2-1307/46.2/III/13/46.2-130746.2-1307.1The governing body of any county, city, or town may adopt ordinances designating the private roads, within any residential development containing 100 or more lots or residential dwelling units, as highways for law-enforcement purposes. Such ordinance may also provide for certification of road signs and speed limits by private licensed professional engineers using criteria developed by the Commissioner of Highways, and, for law-enforcement purposes, such certification shall have the same effect as if certified by the Commissioner of Highways.section1