Virginia law requires all motor vehicles to be equipped with effective brakes that are properly maintained. Bicycles, electric bicycles, mopeds, and assistive mobility devices must have brakes capable of controlled stopping or skidding on dry pavement. The law also specifies stopping distance requirements for various vehicle types at 20 mph on level, hard surfaces.
All motor vehicles must be equipped with effective brakes that can control movement, stop, and hold the vehicle, and must be properly maintained. Bicycles, mopeds, and assistive devices also require specific braking systems.
A passenger vehicle should be able to stop within 25 feet on a dry, level highway free from loose material.
Yes, electric bicycles operated on highways must be equipped with brakes that allow the operator to skid the wheels on dry pavement.
Yes, Virginia law specifies stopping distances at 20 mph, ranging from 25 feet for passenger vehicles to 45 feet for antique vehicles with two-wheel brakes.