Virginia § 46.2-820 - Right-of-way at uncontrolled intersections, generally
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-820 — Right-of-way at uncontrolled intersections, generally, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-820. Right-of-way at uncontrolled intersections, generally
Except as otherwise provided in this article, when two vehicles approach or enter an uncontrolled intersection at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.
Code 1950, § 46-238; 1952, c. 666; 1956, c. 533; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-221; 1985, c. 218; 1989, c. 727.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-820 cover?
Section 46.2-820 ("Right-of-way at uncontrolled intersections, generally") 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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