Virginia § 46.2-843 - Limitations on overtaking and passing
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-843 — Limitations on overtaking and passing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-843. Limitations on overtaking and passing
The driver of a vehicle shall not drive to the left side of the center line of a highway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless such left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such overtaking and passing to be made safely.
No person operating a truck or combination of vehicles shall pass or attempt to pass any truck or combination of vehicles going in the same direction on an upgrade if such passing will impede the passage of following traffic.
Code 1950, § 46-228; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-212; 1989, c. 727.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-843
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-843 cover?
Section 46.2-843 ("Limitations on overtaking and passing") 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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