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Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-930 (2026)

Loitering on bridges or highway rights-of-way

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Pedestrians shall not loiter on any bridge or in any portion of the right-of-way of any highway where loitering has been determined by the Commissioner of Highways or the local governing body of any county, city, or town to present a public safety hazard and on which the Commissioner of Highways or the governing body of any county, city, or town has posted signs prohibiting such action. Local jurisdictions shall obtain concurrence from the Commissioner of Highways on the placements of signs on the right-of-way of any bridge or highway under the jurisdiction and control of the Commissioner of Highways or the Virginia Department of Transportation; however, the local jurisdiction shall be responsible for all costs of the production, installation, and maintenance of the signs. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a traffic infraction.

1966, c. 469, § 46.1-234.1; 1978, c. 605; 1989, c. 727; 2008, c. 503; 2009, c. 432.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1999–2001 · leading case: Lytle v. Doyle, 197 F. Supp. 2d 481 (E.D. Va. 2001).
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Lytle v. Doyle, 197 F. Supp. 2d 481 (E.D. Va. 2001). · cites it 33× “Va.Code Ann. § 46.2-930 (Michie 1998). The Lytles challenge the statute on its face, and as applied to their expressive conduct.”
Lytle v. Brewer, 77 F. Supp. 2d 730 (E.D. Va. 1999). · cites it 42× “After observing the scene, Brewer, together with the Virginia State Trooper, approached the protestors, and provided each protestor with a copy of Va.Code Ann. § 46.2-930, the anti-loitering statute applicable to designated bridges.”
Lytle v. Brewer, 73 F. Supp. 2d 615 (E.D. Va. 1999). · cites it 47× “Va.Code Ann. § 46.2-930. The plaintiffs challenge the statute both on its face, and as applied.”
Lytle v. Griffith, 240 F.3d 404 (4th Cir. 2001). · cites it 2× “Code Ann. § 46.2-930 (Michie’s 1998 & Supp.”
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