Virginia law allows counties to regulate parking on county-owned or leased property through ordinances, including prohibiting parking near fire hydrants. In parking violation cases, proof that a vehicle was parked illegally and that the owner was registered at the time creates a presumption that the owner committed the violation. This law provides counties with authority to enforce parking regulations effectively.
Yes, Virginia counties can create ordinances to regulate parking on county-owned or leased property.
Yes, parking within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant is prohibited by county ordinances.
Proof that the vehicle was parked illegally and that the owner was registered at the time creates a presumption that the owner committed the violation.
Yes, counties may also regulate parking meters as part of their parking ordinances.