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The record of this law\u2019s original creation isn\u2019t available online. It has been modified 3 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1958, chapter 541; in 1989, chapter 727; in 2013, chapters 242<\/a> and 385<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":73314,"section_number":"46.2-1114.1","catch_line":"Length of automobile transporters; operation on certain highways","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-1114.1\/"}],"refers_to":[{"id":57233,"section_number":"46.2-1121","catch_line":"Flag or light at end of load","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-1121\/"},{"id":85772,"section_number":"56-265.1","catch_line":"Definitions","order_by":null,"url":"\/56-265.1\/"}],"permalink":{"id":228889,"object_type":"law","relational_id":70911,"identifier":"46.2-1120","token":"46.2\/III\/10\/16\/46.2-1120","url":"\/46.2-1120\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/46.2-1120\/","token":"46.2\/III\/10\/16\/46.2-1120","dublin_core":{"Title":"Extension of loads beyond front of vehicles","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 46.2-1120","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> As used in this section, “self-propelled pole carrier<\/span>” means a motor vehicle<\/span> that is (i) operated by a public utility company as defined in § 56-265.1<\/a>, or its agents<\/span>, (ii) designed to carry a pole at a height of at least five feet when measured from the bottom of the brace used to carry the pole, and (iii) carrying no more than two utility poles. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> Except as provided in subsection C, no vehicle shall carry any load extending more than three feet beyond the front of such vehicle. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> Any utility pole carried by a self-propelled pole carrier<\/span> may extend beyond the front overhang limit set by this section if the pole is no more than 55 feet in length, the pole cannot be dismembered and does not extend more than 10 feet beyond the front bumper of the vehicle, and either: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Between sunrise and sunset, the front of the pole is marked by a flag of the type required under § 46.2-1121<\/a> on the rear of certain loads; or <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Between sunset and sunrise, operation of the vehicle is required to make emergency repairs to utility service, and the front of the pole is marked by a light<\/span> of the type required under § 46.2-1121<\/a> on the rear of certain loads. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nEXTENSION OF LOADS BEYOND FRONT OF VEHICLES (\u00a7 46.2-1120)\n\nA. As used in this section, “self-propelled pole carrier” means a\nmotor vehicle that is (i) operated by a public utility company as defined in\n§ 56-265.1, or its agents, (ii) designed to carry a pole at a height of at\nleast five feet when measured from the bottom of the brace used to carry the\npole, and (iii) carrying no more than two utility poles.\n\nB. Except as provided in subsection C, no vehicle shall carry any load extending\nmore than three feet beyond the front of such vehicle.\n\nC. Any utility pole carried by a self-propelled pole carrier may extend beyond\nthe front overhang limit set by this section if the pole is no more than 55 feet\nin length, the pole cannot be dismembered and does not extend more than 10 feet\nbeyond the front bumper of the vehicle, and either:\n\n 1. Between sunrise and sunset, the front of the pole is marked by a flag of\n the type required under § 46.2-1121 on the rear of certain loads; or\n\n 2. Between sunset and sunrise, operation of the vehicle is required to make\n emergency repairs to utility service, and the front of the pole is marked by a\n light of the type required under § 46.2-1121 on the rear of certain\n loads.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 46-329; 1958, c. 541, \u00a7 46.1-333; 1989, c. 727; 2013,\ncc. 242, 385.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}