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§ 46.2-1122 Definitions

For the purposes of this article the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: “Single axle” means an assembly of two or more wheels whose centers are in one transverse vertical plane or may be included between two parallel transverse vertical planes forty inches apart, extending across the full width of the vehicle. “Tandem axle” means any two or more consecutive axles whose centers are more than forty inches but not more than ninety-six inches apart, and are individually attached to and/or articulated from a common attachment to the vehicle including a connecting mechanism designed to equalize the load between axles. “Single axle weight” means the total weight transmitted to the highway by all wheels whose centers may be included between two parallel transverse vertical planes forty inches apart, extending across the full width of the vehicle. “Tandem axle weight” means the total weight transmitted to the highway by two or more consecutive axles whose centers may be included between parallel transverse vertical planes spaced more than forty inches and not more than ninety-six inches apart, extending across the full width of the vehicle. “Group of axles” means any two or more consecutive axles located under a vehicle or combination.

History

The record of this law’s original creation isn’t available online. It has been modified 11 times. Those modifications are cataloged by “The Acts of Assembly,” a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly’s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1952, chapter 454; in 1956, chapters 141 and 476; in 1958, chapter 541; in 1962, chapter 84; in 1964, chapter 354; in 1974, chapter 145; in 1981, chapter 187; in 1982, chapter 671; in 1983, chapter 515; in 1987, chapter 695; in 1989, chapter 727.

Code 1950, § 46-334; 1952, c. 454; 1956, cc. 141, 476; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-339; 1962, c. 84; 1964, c. 354; 1974, c. 145; 1981, c. 187; 1982, c. 671; 1983, c. 515; 1987, c. 695; 1989, c. 727.

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