CHAPTER 223
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-833.2 , relating to regulation of traffic; bicycles and certain other devices; bicycle signals.
[H 812]
Approved April 6, 2026
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 46.2-833.2 as follows:
§ 46.2-833.2 . Bicycle signals.
A. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A of § 46.2-833 and § 46.2-904 , any person operating a bicycle or other device lawfully permitted in a bicycle lane or on a shared-use path in or approaching an intersection with a bicycle signal, shall obey such bicycle signal.
B. The following meanings shall be given to bicycle signals:
1. A steady green bicycle indication means that a person is permitted to enter the intersection and may move in the direction of the signal, unless otherwise directed by another traffic control device, and remain in motion as long as the steady green bicycle signal is given, except that such person shall yield to other vehicles and pedestrians lawfully within the intersection.
2. A steady amber bicycle indication means that a change is about to be made in the direction of traffic. When the steady amber bicycle signal is shown, a person who has not entered the intersection, including the crosswalks, shall stop if it is not reasonably safe to continue, but a person who has already entered the intersection shall continue to move in the appropriate direction of travel until the intersection has been cleared.