§ 11-38. Stopping on highway to take on or discharge cargo or passengers.  


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  • No truck or bus, except a school bus, shall be stopped wholly or partially on the traveled portion of any highway in the county outside of a town for the purpose of taking on or discharging cargo or passengers, unless the operator cannot leave the traveled portion of the highway with safety. A school bus may be stopped on the traveled portion of a highway when taking on or discharging school children, but such stops shall be made only at points where the bus can be clearly seen for a safe distance from both directions. (10-1-92; 9-21-17.)

    (STATE LAW REFERENCE—Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, Sec. 46.2-893.)