Ordinances enacted by local authorities pursuant to this chapter may incorporate appropriate provisions of this title, of Article 9 (§ 16.1-278 et seq.) of Chapter 11 of Title 16.1, and of Article 2 (§ 18.2-266 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 into such ordinances by reference. Nothing contained in this title shall require the readoption of ordinances heretofore validly adopted. Local authorities may adopt ordinances incorporating by reference the appropriate provisions of state law before the effective date of such state law; provided that such local ordinances do not become effective before the effective date of the state law. The provisions of this section are declaratory of existing law.
1958, c. 541, § 46.1-188; 1968, c. 243; 1972, c. 286; 1976, c. 396; 1989, c. 727; 1991, c. 224; 1993, c. 302; 1994, c. 264; 2000, c. 48.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 13 - Powers of Local Governments
§ 46.2-1300. Powers of local authorities generally; erection of signs and markers; maximum penalties
§ 46.2-1301. Designation of stop and yield right-of-way intersections
§ 46.2-1304. Local regulation of trucks and buses
§ 46.2-1307. Designation of private roads as highways for law-enforcement purposes
§ 46.2-1308. Disposition of fines in traffic cases; failure or neglect to comply with section
§ 46.2-1309. Officers may direct traffic; signals
§ 46.2-1310. Authority to deputize persons to direct traffic in certain circumstances
§ 46.2-1311. Applicability of county ordinances within towns
§ 46.2-1312. Size, design, and color of signs, signals, and markings erected by local authorities
§ 46.2-1314. Traffic schools; requiring attendance by persons convicted of certain violations