All definitions of words and phrases contained
in the state law hereby adopted shall apply to such words and phrases
when used in this chapter, unless clearly indicated to the contrary.
Pursuant to § 46.2-1313 of the Code
of Virginia (1950), as amended, nothing contained in this chapter
shall require the readoption of ordinances heretofore validly adopted.
[Added 9-19-2006]
Pursuant to § 46.2-100, Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended, for law enforcement purposes within the County
of Page, Virginia the definition of "highway" shall include the entire
width between the boundary lines of all private roads or private streets
located within the County of Page, Virginia, including, but not limited
to, those private roads or private streets located in any subdivision
within the County.
[Added 1-18-2011; amended 10-20-2015]
In addition to the provisions of §
119-4, the private roads within any residential development containing 100 or more lots or residential dwelling units are hereby designated as highways for law-enforcement purposes. The certification of road signs and speed limits by private licensed professional engineers using criteria developed by the Commissioner of Highways is hereby approved and adopted and, for law-enforcement purposes, such certification shall have the same effect as if certified by the Commissioner of Highways.
[Added 5-17-2011]
The maximum speed limit on nonsurface-treated highways in the
County of Page, Virginia, which are roads that are comprised of an
earth-aggregate or aggregate surface (i.e., dirt and gravel) that
have not been stabilized with a bituminous or cementitious material,
shall be 35 miles per hour. The maximum speed limit upon such highways
may be increased or decreased by the Commonwealth Transportation Commissioner
or other authority having jurisdiction over highways. However, such
increased or decreased maximum speed limit shall be effective only
when indicated by sign on the highway. For such highways upon which
maximum speed limit is not indicated by sign, the maximum speed limit
shall be 35 miles per hour.
[Added 10-20-2015]
Pursuant to § 46.2-1300, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended,
Page County’s chief administrative officer is hereby authorized
to increase or decrease the speed limit within its boundaries, provided
such increase or decrease in speed shall be based upon an engineering
and traffic investigation by Page County and provided such speed area
or zone is clearly indicated by markers or signs.