46.2-1154 - Length of vehicles; exceptions in case of breakdown. - Virginia Statutes

§ 46.2-1154. Length of vehicles; exceptions in case of breakdown.

The provisions of § 46.2-1118 shall not apply to vehicles which, because of amechanical breakdown or an accident, are towed to the nearest repair facilitywhich can furnish the required service. In any such case such connection mayconsist solely of a chain, rope, or cable of no more than fifteen feet long.A licensed driver shall be at the controls of the towed vehicle to brake,steer and control its lights.

(Code 1950, § 46-333; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-337; 1989, c. 727.)