§ 46.2-1124 Maximum single axle weight, generally; maximum weight per inch of tire width
The single axle weight of any vehicle or combination shall not exceed 20,000 pounds, nor shall it exceed 650 pounds per inch, width of tire, measured in contact with the surface of the highway.
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.