CHAPTER 242

An Act to give the County of Henrico and its courts complete jurisdiction
and control over a certain parcel of real estate.
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Approved March 138, 1954

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1, § 1. The County of Henrico and its courts are hereby given exclu-
sive jurisdiction and control over the following described real estate
owned by said county and located in the City of Richmond, to wit:

Beginning at a point 136.19 ft. west of the southwest intersection
of Main and 21st Streets thence eastwardly 112.44 ft. along the south line
of Main Street to a point, thence southwardly (with a deflection of
89°30’22”) 51.37 ft. to a point, thence eastwardly (with a deflection of
89°46’36”) 23.27 ft. to the west line of 21st Street, thence southwardly
along the west line of 21st Street 109.55 ft. to the northwest intersection
of 21st Street and an alley (said intersection being 160.79 ft. from the
southwest intersection of Main and 21st Streets), thence westwardly along
north line of said alley (as established by a 4 story brick building) 162.5
ft. from the west line of 21st Street to a point, thence northwardly (with
a deflection of 90°) along a brick garage 50.95 ft. to a point, thence east-
wardly (with a deflection of 90°) along the rear of a brick building
belonging to the City of Richmond 25.5 ft. to a point, thence northwardly
along said building 108.74 ft. to the point of beginning on the south line
of Main Street.

§ 2. The County of Henrico, its police and its courts shall have
exclusive jurisdiction as to any crimes and offenses committed on such
property and all applicable ordinances of the said county shall apply
thereto.

§ 8. The courts of said county shall have jurisdiction over all civil
matters arising in or on such property just as if such property was a part
of said county.

2. An emergency exists and this act is in force from its passage.
An Act to amend and reenact § 14-57, as amended, of the Code of Vir-
ginia, relating to compensation of individual members of boards of
supervisors.

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Approved March 18, 1954
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 14-57, as amended, of the Code of Virginia, be amended and
reenacted as follows: |

§ 14-57. The annual compensation to be allowed each member of
the board of supervisors of any county shall be determined by dividing
the total amounts allowed the entire board in accordance with the pro-
visions of § 14-56 by the number of supervisors in the county, subject to
the following exceptions:

(1) In any county having a population of more than eighty-five
hundred but not more than eighty-eight hundred fifty, and an area of
more than one hundred thirty-three square miles but not more than one
hundred forty-eight square miles, and having not more than three magis-
terial districts, the annual compensation of each member of the board,
including mileage, shall be not less than four hundred eighty nor more
than six hundred dollars;

(la) In any county having a population of not less than twenty-six
thousand nor more than twenty-six thousand six hundred, the annual
compensation of each member of the board shall be not less than three
hundred dollars and not more than five hundred dollars;

(2) In any county having a population of more than twelve thousand
three hundred but less than twelve thousand six hundred, the annual
compensation of each member of the board shall be not less than three
hundred dollars with seventy-five dollars additional annually for the
chairman of the board;

(3) In any county having a population of not less than thirteen
thousand nor more than thirteen thousand six hundred, and having five
magisterial districts, the annual compensation of each member of the board
shall be not less than two hundred forty nor more than three hundred
fifty dollars;

(4) In any county having a population of more than eighteen thou-
sand but less than eighteen thousand nine hundred, according to the last
preceding United States census, and adjoining a city of the first class
having a population of more than thirty thousand, the annual compensation
of each member of the board shall not be less than three hundred nor more
than seven hundred eighty dollars;

(5) In any county having a population of more than twenty-one
thousand two hundred but less than twenty-two thousand or having a
population of more than twenty-five thousand three hundred but less than
twenty-six thousand, the annual compensation of each member of the
board shall not be less than four hundred eighty nor more than nine
hundred dollars with an additional sixty dollars per annum for the chair-
man of the board;

(6) In any county having a population of more than twenty-two
thousand but less than twenty-two thousand six hundred, the annual
compensation of each member of the board shall be four hundred dollars
a year with an additional one hundred dollars a year for the chairman of
the board;

(7) In any county having a population of more than twenty-six
thousand five hundred but less than twenty-six thousand * six hundred
and seventy and in any county having a population of more than twenty-
six thousand eight hundred but less than twenty-six thousand nine hun-
dred, and in any county having a population of more than twenty-one
thousand two hundred fifty but less than twenty-one thousand nine hun-
dred and in a county having a population of more than thirty-one thou-
sand three hundred but less than thirty-one thousand nine hundred, the
compensation of each member of the board shall not be less than four
hundred eighty dollars nor more than nine hundred dollars with an addi-
tional sixty dollars per annum for the chairman of the board;

(8) In any county having a population of not more than thirty
thousand and adjoining a city having a population of more than one
hundred thousand but less than one hundred and fifty thousand, and in
any county adjoining both a city having a population in excess of forty
thousand and a county containing wholly within its boundaries a city
having a population in excess of sixty thousand, and in any county having
@ population of more than twenty-eight thousand and less than twenty-
nine thousand, the annual compensation of each member of the board
shall be not less than two hundred fifty nor more than six hundred dollars
with an additional one hundred dollars a year for the chairman of the
board; and any member thereof who is responsible for the management
of any county lake shall receive in addition to his regular compensation
not more than four hundred dollars;

(9) In any county having a population of ninety thousand inhabitants
or more and the board of supervisors of which has the duty of super-
vising the operation of ferries owned in whole or in part by the county,
the annual compensation of each member of the board shall be not less
than fifteen hundred nor more than eighteen hundred dollars;

(10) In any county having a population in excess of * ninety thou-
sand, adjoining a county having a density of population in excess of one
thousand per square mile, the annual salary of each member of the board
of supervisors shall be not less than six hundred nor more than * three
thousand dollars;

(11) In any county having therein properties of public service
corporation assessed for taxation at an aggregate valuation of more than
ten million dollars, the annual compensation of each member of the board
shall be not less than six hundred nor more than nine hundred dollars;

(12) In any county adjoining two cities of the first class, one of
which is located within the geographical boundaries of the county and
on a navigable river, and in which county is located a military camp or
fort, the annual compensation of each member of the board shall be not
less than three hundred nor more than three hundred fifty dollars;

(13) In any county adjoining a city lying wholly within the State
and having a population of not less than one hundred seventy thousand
inhabitants, the annual compensation of each member of the board shall
not be less than three hundred nor more than twelve hundred dollars;

(14) In any county having a population of more than twenty-two
thousand six hundred but less than twenty-three thousand the annual
compensation of each member of the board shall be not less than six
hundred nor more than eighteen hundred dollars per annum, and mileage
at the rate of six cents per mile for attendance on meetings of the board;

(14a) The salary to be fixed as provided in § 14-56 of the Code shall,
in any county having a population of more than eleven thousand eight
hundred but less than eleven thousand nine hundred ten be not less than
six hundred dollars per annum or more than one thousand dollars per
annum, for each member of the governing body of any such county;

(15) In any county having an area of more than three hundred
forty-five but less than three hundred fifty square miles the annual
compensation of each member of the board shall be not less than six
hundred nor more than eighteen hundred dollars per annum, and mileage
at the rate of six cents per mile for attendance on meetings of the board;

(16) In any county having a population of more than twenty thousand
two hundred eighty but less than twenty thousand eight hundred the
annual compensation of each member of the board shall be not less than
two hundred dollars nor more than three hundred dollars, and the chair-
man of the board shall receive additional compensation not to exceed three
hundred dollars per annum;

(17) In any county having a population of more than nine thousand
seven hundred fifty and less than ten thousand, which adjoins a city of
the first class, the total annual compensation of all members of the board
of supervisors may exceed twelve hundred dollars, but shall not be in
excess of sixteen hundred dollars;

(18) In any county having a population of not less than fifteen
thousand three hundred and not more than fifteen thousand four hundred,
the annual compensation of each member of the board of supervisors or
other governing body shall be three hundred dollars;

(19) In any county having a population of not less than eight
thousand four hundred sixty and not greater than eight thousand four
hundred ninety and in any county having a population of not less than
twelve thousand three hundred and not more than thirteen thousand, the
annual compensation of each member of the board of supervisors or other
governing body shall be four hundred dollars;

(20) In any county having a population of more than twenty thousand
and not more than twenty thousand two hundred seventy-five, the annual
compensation of the board of supervisors or other governing body shall
be not less than five hundred dollars and not more than six hundred dollars;

(21) In any county having a population of not less than sixty thou-
sand and an area in excess of one thousand square miles the annual
compensation of each member of the board of supervisors or other
governing body shall be not less than * six hundred fifty dollars;

(22) In any county having a population of not less than thirty-two
thousand nor more than thirty-three thousand eight hundred, the annual
compensation of each member of the board of supervisors shall be five
hundred dollars; |

(23) In any county having a population of not less than twenty-three
thousand one hundred fifty and not more than twenty-three thousand
three hundred fifty the annual compensation of each member of the board
of supervisors or other governing body shall be not more than nine hundred
dollars;

(24) In any county having a population of more than ten thousand
five hundred and not more than eleven thousand five hundred, the annual
compensation of each member of the board of supervisors shall be not
more than four hundred dollars;

(25) In any county having a population of more than twenty-one
thousand one hundred fifty and not more than twenty-one thousand two
hundred the annual compensation of each member of the board of super-
visors shall be five hundred dollars;

(26) In any county having a population of more than twenty-three
thousand three hundred seventy-five and not more than twenty-three
thousand four hundred fifty, and in any county having a population of
more than thirty-five thousand one hundred and less than thirty-six
thousand, the annual compensation of each member of the board of super-
visors shall be not less than six hundred dollars nor more than one thou-
sand dollars;

(27) In any county having a population of more than six thousand
two hundred ninety-seven and less than six thousand three hundred ten,
and in any county having a population of more than six thousand five
hundred and less than six thousand seven hundred and in any county
having a population of more than twelve thousand four hundred but less
than twelve thousand seven hundred the maximum annual compensation
of each member of the governing body in any of the foregoing counties
shall not exceed one thousand dollars;

(28) In any county having a population in excess of fifteen thousand
seven hundred and not in excess of sixteen thousand the annual compensa-
tion of each member of the board of supervisors shall be not less than six
hundred dollars;

(29) In any county having a population of more than fifteen thou-
sand four hundred and not more than fifteen thousand six hundred, the
annual compensation of each member of the board of supervisors shall be
six hundred dollars;

(30) In any county having a population of not less than twenty-four
thousand five hundred nor more than twenty-five thousand, the annual
compensation of each member of the board of supervisors shall be not
less than four hundred eighty dollars, payable monthly;

(81) In any county having a population of not less than thirty-five
thousand nor more than thirty-five thousand five hundred, the annual
compensation of each member of the board of supervisors shall be not
less than six hundred dollars, payable monthly;

(32) In any county having a population of not less than twenty-seven
thousand five hundred nor more than twenty-eight thousand, the annual
compensation of each member of the board of supervisors shall be six
hundred dollars, payable monthly;

(83) In any county having a population of more than eleven thousand
nine hundred ten and less than twelve thousand * three hundred according
to the last decennial census, the annual compensation of each member of
the board shall be not less than four hundred dollars nor more than one
thousand dollars.

Each member of the board of supervisors of Franklin county shall
be paid four hundred eighty dollars per annum, payable monthly, and
each member of the board of supervisors of Rockingham county shall be
paid six hundred dollars per annum, payable monthly.......

In any county having a population of not less than thirty-six thousand
five hundred nor more than thirty-nine thousand, the annual compensation
of each member of the board of supervisors shall be six hundred dollars.

In any county having a population of not less than twelve thousand
seven hundred eighty nor more than twelve thousand eight hundred twenty,
in any county having a population of not less than fourteen thousand
four hundred and not more than fourteen thousand nine hundred, in any
county having a population of not less than fifteen thousand and not
more than fifteen thousand three hundred, and in counties having a popu-
lation of not less than sixteen thousand nor more than seventeen thou-
sand, the annual compensation of each member of the board of super-
visors or Other governing body shall be not less than three hundred
dollars and not more than six hundred dollars.

(34) In any county having a population of more than twenty-six
thousand six hundred seventy but less than twenty-six thousand eight
hundred, the compensation of each member of the board shall not be less
than four hundred eighty dollars nor more than twelve hundred dollars
with an additional sixty dollars per annum for the chairman of the board.
2. The provisions of paragraph (83) of this Act shall not apply to any
member of the board of supervisors on the effective date thereof, during
the term of office which he is then serving.
An Act to amend and reenact § 46-212, as amended, of the Code of Vir-
ginia, relating to speed limits and certain other regulations affecting
the operation of motor vehicles.

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Approved March 13, 1954
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 46-212, as amended, of the Code of Virginia be amended and
reenacted as follows:

§ 46-212. Any person who shall:

(1) Drive any vehicle upon a highway in this State at such speed as
unnecessarily to block, hinder or retard the orderly and safe use of the
highway or so as to cause congestion on the highway;

(2) Drive upon any highway in this State any motor vehicle at a
speed in excess of:

(a) Fifteen miles an hour when passing a school during recess or
while children are going to or leaving school, provided that markers be
placed on the highways so as to indicate the location of such school ;

(b) Twenty-five miles an hour in a business or residential district;

(c) Thirty-five miles an hour in * any city or town; or

(d) * A lower, higher or the same speed * to be determined as fol-
lows: (i) The State Highway Commission on all highways maintained
by the State Highway Department or the authorities of cities and towns
on all highways maintained by them may increase or decrease the speed
* limits within their boundaries, provided such areas or points are clearly
indicated by markers or signs and such speed shall be based upon an
engineering and traffic investigation, or (ii) such speed as shall be fixed
by the State Highway Commission on all highways maintained by the
State Highway Department or the authorities of cities and towns on all
highways maintained by them for congested areas or curves, right angle
turns or other dangerous points on the highways, when such areas or
points are clearly indicated by markers or signs and such speed shall be
based upon an engineering and traffic investigation ;

(e) Forty miles per hour when towing a motor vehicle which is self-
propelled or designed for self-propulsion in which there is no driver;

(3) Drive anywhere else upon a highway in this State any school
bus carrying school children to or from school at a speed in excess of
thirty-five miles per hour, or any other passenger carrying bus at a speed
in excess of fifty-five miles per hour, or any passenger motor vehicle or
motorcycle at a speed in excess of fifty-five miles per hour, or any truck
at a speed in excess of forty-five miles per hour, except a pickup or panel
truck with a rated carrying capacity not exceeding one ton, or drive any
such pickup or panel truck at a speed in excess of fifty-five miles per
hour, or any other motor vehicle at a speed in excess of fifty-five miles
per hour, unless the State Highway Commission prescribes a lower rate
of speed;

+ (4) Drive to the left of the center of a street except upon one-way
streets;
(5) Violate any provision of the right of way laws, as set forth in
8§ 46-238 to 46-240 and 46-244;

6) Drive a vehicle out of an alley, lane or building into a street
without first bringing such vehicle to a stop immediately before entering
such street;

(7) Make a left turn without passing to the right of the center of
the intersection, except as otherwise provided;
(8) Make a right turn without keeping close to the curb;

(9) Coast or operate a motor vehicle with the gears in neutral;

(10) While operating a vehicle upon any highway, fail or refuse to
control the lights of such vehicle by shifting, depressing, tilting or dim-
ming the headlight beams thereof so as not to project into the eyes of the
driver of any oncoming vehicle a glaring or dazzling light; *

(11) Drive any motor vehicle in any county having a population of
more than six hundred inhabitants per square mile, or in any section or
zone of such county, at any speed greater than the applicable maximum
speed or speeds prescribed therefor pursuant to the provisions of § 46-205
by the governing board of such county;

(12) Pass or attempt to pass on an upgrade hill in such manner as
to impede the passage of following traffic, while operating a truck or
tractor and trailer, any truck or tractor and trailer going in the same
direction ;

(13) Drive any vehicle or combination of vehicles which is operating
under a special permit issued by the Department of Highways in accord-
ance with §§ 46-328 and 46-339 at a speed greater than thirty miles per
hour;

(14) Drive a vehicle when it is so loaded, or when there are in the
front seat such number of persons, as to obstruct the view of the driver
to the front or sides of the vehicle or as to interfere with the driver’s
control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle;

Shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be pun-
ished in accordance with the provisions of § 46-18.