Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 24. Transportation and Motor Vehicles |
Agency 30. Department of Transportation |
Chapter 120. Rules and Regulations Controlling Outdoor Advertising and Directional and Othersigns and Notices |
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.