Virginia legal term
Circular intersection in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Circular intersection” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Circular intersection” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Circular intersection" means an intersection that has an island, generally circular in design, located in the center of the intersection, where all vehicles pass to the right of the island. (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-100)
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