Section 110. Lighting  


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  • Signs may be illuminated, subject to the following:

    1. Signs which contain, include, or are illuminated by any flashing, intermittent, or moving light or lights are prohibited.

    2. Signs which are not effectively shielded so as to prevent beams or rays of light from being directed at any portion of the traveled way of an interstate or primary highway or which are of such intensity or brilliance as to cause glare or to impair the vision of the driver of any motor vehicle, or which otherwise interfere with any driver's operation of a motor vehicle are prohibited.

    3. No sign may be so illuminated as to interfere with the effectiveness of or obscure an official traffic sign, device, or signal.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR385-01-13 § 2.4, eff. April 1, 1976; amended, Volume 11, Issue 10, eff. March 8, 1995.

Statutory Authority

§§ 33.2-210, 33.2-1200, and 33.2-1220 of the Code of Virginia.