Virginia legal term
Shared-use path in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Shared-use path” 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 “Shared-use path” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Shared-use path" means a bikeway that is physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and is located either within the highway right-of-way or within a separate right-of-way. (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-100)
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