Virginia Traffic Laws
Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last updated January 17, 2017
Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Virginia -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).
| Drinking & Driving Violations | Driving motor vehicle...while intoxicated (VA Code 18.2-266) |
| Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License | Driving without license prohibited; penalties (VA Code 46.2-300) |
| Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance | Proof of insurance required (VA Code 46.2-706) |
| Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration | Owner to secure registration (VA Code 46.2-600) |
| Illegal U-Turn | Limitation on U-turns (VA Code 46.2-845) |
| Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run | Accidents; duty of driver to stop (VA Code 46.2-894) |
| Mechanical Violations | Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety (VA Code Title 46.2, Ch. 10) |
| Reckless Driving | Reckless driving (VA Code 46.2-852) Reckless driving; penalties (VA Code 46.2-868) |
| Running a Red Light / Stop Sign | Traffic lights; penalty (VA Code 46.2-833) |
| Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations | Safety lap belts and shoulder harnesses (VA Code 46.2-1094) Child restraint devices (VA Code 46.2-1095) |
| Speeding | Maximum speed limits generally (VA Code 46.2-870) |
| Unlawful Vehicle Modifications | Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety (VA Code Title 46.2, Ch. 10) |
Next Steps
Contact a qualified traffic ticket attorney to help you get the best result possible.