Virginia § 46.2-826 - Stop before entering public highway or sidewalk from private road, etc.; yielding right-of-way
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§ 46.2-826. Stop before entering public highway or sidewalk from private road, etc.; yielding right-of-way
The driver of a vehicle entering a public highway or sidewalk from a private road, driveway, alley, or building shall stop immediately before entering such highway or sidewalk and yield the right-of-way to vehicles approaching on such public highway and to pedestrians or vehicles approaching on such public sidewalk.
The provisions of this section shall not apply at an intersection of public and private roads controlled by a traffic control device. At any such intersection, all movement of traffic into and through the intersection shall be controlled by the traffic control device.
Code 1950, § 46-240; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-223; 1987, c. 346; 1989, c. 727; 2013, cc. 128, 400.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-826
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-826 cover?
Section 46.2-826 ("Stop before entering public highway or sidewalk from private road, etc.; yielding right-of-way") 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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