Sec. 18-65. Right of way of United States forces, troops, national
guard, etc.[219]
United States forces or troops, or any portion of the Virginia
national guard or naval militia, parading or performing
any duty according to law, or any civil defense personnel performing
any duty according to law, shall have the right of
way in any street through which they may pass; provided,
that the carrying of the United States mails, the legitimate
functions of the police and the progress and operation of fire
engines and the fire department shall not be interfered with.
(Code 1959, § 18-65.)