Virginia § 45.2-916 - Equipment operation
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 45.2-916 — Equipment operation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.2-916. Equipment operation
A. Equipment operating speeds, conditions, and characteristics shall be prudent and consistent with the conditions of the roadway, grade, clearance, visibility, and traffic and the type and use of equipment.
B. Any vehicle that follows another vehicle shall do so at a safe distance; passing shall be limited to areas of adequate clearance and visibility.
C. Mobile equipment shall be operated under power control at all times and each mobile equipment operator shall have full control of the equipment while in motion.
D. Before starting or moving equipment, an equipment operator shall be certain by signal or other means that all persons are clear.
1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.269; 1999, c. 256; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 45.2-916
What does Code of Virginia § 45.2-916 cover?
Section 45.2-916 ("Equipment operation") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Virginia § 45.2-916?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 45.2-916 apply to my situation?
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