Virginia § 46.2-851 - Signals prior to moving standing vehicles into traffic
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§ 46.2-851. Signals prior to moving standing vehicles into traffic
Drivers of vehicles stopped at the curb or edge of a highway, before moving such vehicles, shall signal their intentions to move into traffic, as provided in this article, before turning in the direction the vehicle will proceed from the curb.
Code 1950, § 46-237; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-220; 1989, c. 727.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 46.2-851 ("Signals prior to moving standing vehicles into traffic") 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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