Virginia § 46.2-1239 - Parking in certain locations; penalty

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§ 46.2-1239. Parking in certain locations; penalty

No person shall park a vehicle or permit it to stand, whether attended or unattended, on a highway in front of a private driveway, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or the entrance to a fire station, within 15 feet of the entrance to a plainly designated emergency medical services agency, or within 20 feet from the intersection of curb lines or, if none, then within 15 feet of the intersection of property lines at any highway intersection.

Code 1950, § 46-263; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-258; 1972, c. 528; 1984, c. 126; 1989, c. 727; 2015, cc. 502, 503.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1239

What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-1239 cover?

Section 46.2-1239 ("Parking in certain locations; penalty") 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.

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