Virginia § 62.1-132.11 - Police powers; penalties
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 62.1-132.11 — Police powers; penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62.1-132.11. Police powers; penalties
The Authority is empowered to adopt and enforce reasonable rules and regulations governing (i) the maximum and minimum speed limits of motor vehicles using Authority property, (ii) the kinds and sizes of vehicles which may be operated upon Authority property, (iii) materials which shall not be transported through or over Authority property, and (iv) other matters affecting the safety and security of Authority property. Such rules and regulations shall have the force and effect of law (i) after publication one time in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the city or county where the affected property is located, and (ii) when posted where the public using such property may conveniently see them. Violation of any rule or regulation which would have been a violation of law or ordinance if committed on a public street or highway shall be tried and punished as if it had been committed on a public street or highway. Any other violation of such rules and regulations shall be punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
1981, c. 589.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 62.1-132.11
What does Code of Virginia § 62.1-132.11 cover?
Section 62.1-132.11 ("Police powers; penalties") 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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