Virginia § 46.2-812 - Driving more than thirteen hours in twenty-four prohibited
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-812 — Driving more than thirteen hours in twenty-four prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-812. Driving more than thirteen hours in twenty-four prohibited
No person shall drive any motor vehicle on the highways of the Commonwealth for more than thirteen hours in any period of twenty-four hours or for a period which, when added to the time such person may have driven in any other state, would make an aggregate of more than thirteen hours in any twenty-four-hour period. The provisions of this section, however, shall not apply to the operation of motor vehicles used in snow or ice control or removal operations or similar emergency situations.
No owner of any vehicle shall cause or permit it to be driven in violation of this section.
Code 1950, § 46-219; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-201; 1978, c. 12; 1989, c. 727.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-812
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-812 cover?
Section 46.2-812 ("Driving more than thirteen hours in twenty-four prohibited") 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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