Length of vehicles; exceptions in case of breakdown

Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-1154
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The provisions of § 46.2-1118 shall not apply to vehicles which, because of a mechanical breakdown or an accident, are towed to the nearest repair facility which can furnish the required service. In any such case such connection may consist solely of a chain, rope, or cable of no more than fifteen feet long. A licensed driver shall be at the controls of the towed vehicle to brake, steer and control its lights. Code 1950, § 46-333; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-337; 1989, c. 727.
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