Virginia § 46.2-893 - Stopping on highways to discharge cargo or passengers; school buses
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§ 46.2-893. Stopping on highways to discharge cargo or passengers; school buses
No truck or bus, except a school bus, shall be stopped wholly or partially on the traveled portion of any highway outside of cities and towns for the purpose of taking on or discharging cargo or passengers unless the operator cannot leave the traveled portion of the highway with safety. A school bus may be stopped on the traveled portion of the highway when taking on or discharging school children, but these stops shall be made only at points where the bus can be clearly seen for a safe distance from both directions.
Code 1950, § 46-257; 1950, p. 941; 1956, c. 505; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-250; 1960, c. 256; 1989, c. 727.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 46.2-893 ("Stopping on highways to discharge cargo or passengers; school buses") 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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