2006 Code of Virginia § 46.2-1310 - Authority to deputize persons to direct traffic in certain circumstances

46.2-1310. Authority to deputize persons to direct traffic in certaincircumstances.

The chief of police of any county, city, or town, or the sheriff of anycounty which does not have a chief of police, may deputize persons over theage of eighteen years for the limited purpose of directing traffic inaccordance with 46.2-1309 during periods of heavy traffic or congestion.Such persons shall first receive training as the chief of police or sheriffdetermines necessary to fully acquaint such persons with the techniques oftraffic control. They shall not have arrest powers.

Any person who is deputized as provided in the foregoing provisions of thissection, shall at all times while engaged in traffic control wear adistinctive uniform, safety vest, or a white reflectorized belt which crossesboth the chest and back above the waist.

(1973, c. 371, 46.1-183.1; 1989, c. 727.)