46.2-1066 - Brakes. - Virginia Statutes

§ 46.2-1066. Brakes.

Every motor vehicle when driven on a highway shall be equipped with brakesadequate to control the movements of and to stop and hold such vehicle. Thebrakes shall be maintained in good working order and shall conform to theprovisions of this article.

Every bicycle, electric power-assisted bicycle, and moped, when operated on ahighway, shall be equipped with a brake that will enable the operator to makethe braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement. Every electric personalassistive mobility device, when operated on a highway, shall be equipped witha system that, when activated or engaged, will enable the operator to bringthe device to a controlled stop.

(Code 1950, § 46-283; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-277; 1974, c. 347; 1981, c. 585;1989, c. 727; 2001, c. 834; 2002, c. 254.)