A Web-site for Everyday Bicyclists. Getting Involved Library Position Papers Research and Source Documents . Va. Police, Sheriff Terry Hawkins, Albemarle County Sheriff Currently existing traffic laws for bicyclists and motorists. The law says all drivers need a full lane to operate safely.
Cyclists also get a full traffic lane to themselves whenever reasonably necessary to operate safely.
Virginia State Law says so . . Lawful, Vehicular Cyclists will merge and take the full lane when approaching narrow lanes or any possible hazard. This rarely slows motorists more than 20-30 seconds. Share the lane only if there's safe space. Wait Your Turn.