Virginia legal term
Safety zone in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Safety zone” 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 “Safety zone” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Safety zone" means the area officially set apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians and that is protected or is so marked or indicated by plainly visible signs. (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-100)
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