Question 1

In Virginia, unless posted otherwise, what is the maximum speed limit on an unpaved road?

Accepted Answer

35 mph — Virginia's default maximum speed limit on unpaved roads is 35 mph, unless a sign posts a different limit -- compared to 25 mph for school/business/residential areas and 55 mph for all other roads.

Question 2

In Virginia, is it legal to use a radar detector while driving?

Accepted Answer

No -- radar detectors are illegal in Virginia — Virginia law makes it illegal to use a radar detector while driving, unlike most states.

Question 3

In Virginia, under what circumstance may a driver turn left at a red light?

Accepted Answer

Onto another one-way street, after a complete stop — Virginia permits a left turn on red only when moving from a one-way street onto another one-way street, after coming to a complete stop and yielding the right-of-way.

Question 4

In Virginia, on a highway with fewer than four lanes, how far below the posted speed limit must you slow when passing a stationary trash collection vehicle?

Accepted Answer

At least 10 mph below — Virginia requires slowing to at least 10 mph below the posted speed limit (and passing at least two feet to the left) when passing a stationary trash collection vehicle on a highway with fewer than four lanes.

Question 5

In Virginia, is it ever legal to make a U-turn on a highway?

Accepted Answer

No -- a U-turn on a highway is never legal — Virginia law never permits a U-turn on a highway -- in business districts, cities, and towns, U-turns are legal only at intersections.

Question 6

In Virginia, is passing generally lawful at a railroad crossing?

Accepted Answer

No, unlawful except on roads with 2+ same-direction lanes — Virginia makes passing unlawful at railroad crossings (as well as hills, curves, and intersections), except on roads that have two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

Question 7

In Virginia, what should a driver do when another vehicle is in the process of passing them?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a steady speed or slow down -- never speed up — Virginia's manual advises a driver being passed to maintain a steady speed or slow down, and never speed up while another vehicle is passing.

Virginia: Speed, Right-of-Way & Legal Rules Questions

1. In Virginia, unless posted otherwise, what is the maximum speed limit on an unpaved road?

2. In Virginia, is it legal to use a radar detector while driving?

3. In Virginia, under what circumstance may a driver turn left at a red light?

4. In Virginia, on a highway with fewer than four lanes, how far below the posted speed limit must you slow when passing a stationary trash collection vehicle?

5. In Virginia, is it ever legal to make a U-turn on a highway?

6. In Virginia, is passing generally lawful at a railroad crossing?

7. In Virginia, what should a driver do when another vehicle is in the process of passing them?

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