Henrico prohibits soliciting in medians
August 15, 2008 | Virginia News
Ordinance bans selling or distributing from highway to drivers, passengers
It is now illegal to ask for money, pass out fliers or sell anything -- including newspapers -- on any public roadway in Henrico County.
Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a change in county ordinance that prohibits people from standing in highways and soliciting contributions, distributing handbills, or selling merchandise to drivers or passengers in vehicles.
A violation would be considered a traffic infraction, punishable by a fine of up to $250.
Henrico Police Chief Col. H.W. Stanley Jr. said his department has received numerous complaints about people conducting such activities while standing in medians or intersections.
