Virginia § 46.2-920.2 - Operation of vehicles owned or controlled by the Wildlife Center of Virginia
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-920.2 — Operation of vehicles owned or controlled by the Wildlife Center of Virginia, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-920.2. Operation of vehicles owned or controlled by the Wildlife Center of Virginia
When specifically requested by a law-enforcement agency to rescue or euthanize injured wildlife, vehicles owned or controlled by the Wildlife Center of Virginia may:
1. Cross medians of divided highways;
2. Use cross-overs and turn-arounds otherwise reserved for use only by authorized vehicles;
3. Drive on a portion of the highway other than the roadway;
4. Stop or stand on any portion of the highway; and
5. Operate in any other manner as directed by a law-enforcement officer at the scene.
Nothing in this section, however, shall (i) immunize the driver of any vehicle owned or controlled by the Wildlife Center of Virginia from criminal prosecution for conduct constituting reckless disregard of the safety of persons and property or (ii) release the driver of any vehicle owned or controlled by the Wildlife Center of Virginia from any civil liability for failure to use reasonable care in operations permitted in this section.
2007, c. 139.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-920.2
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-920.2 cover?
Section 46.2-920.2 ("Operation of vehicles owned or controlled by the Wildlife Center of Virginia") 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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