Article 17 Maximum Vehicle Weights

This article is comprised of the following sections:
  • §46.2-1122 Definitions
  • §46.2-1123 Weight of vehicles and loads
  • §46.2-1124 Maximum single axle weight, generally; maximum weight per inch of tire width
  • §46.2-1125 Maximum tandem axle weight, generally
  • §46.2-1126 Maximum gross weight, generally
  • §46.2-1127 Weight limits for vehicles using interstate highways
  • §46.2-1127.1 Weight limit exception for certain emergency vehicles using the interstate highways
  • §46.2-1128 Extensions of weight limits; fees
  • §46.2-1129 Further extensions of weight limits for certain vehicles hauling Virginia-grown farm or forest products
  • §46.2-1129.1 Further extension of weight limits for certain vehicles utilizing an auxiliary power unit or other idle reduction technology
  • §46.2-1129.2 Further extension of weight limits for vehicles fueled by natural gas or powered by means of electric battery power
  • §46.2-1130 Crossing bridge or culvert by vehicle heavier than allowed; where weight signs to be erected
  • §46.2-1130.1 Overweight permits granted to cross bridges and culverts by certain emergency response vehicles responding to an emergency call
  • §46.2-1131 Penalty for violation of weight limits
  • §46.2-1132 Service of process in weight violation cases
  • §46.2-1133 Special processing provisions for overweight violations
  • §46.2-1134 Special overweight seizure provisions; penalty
  • §46.2-1135 (Contingent effective date — see note*) Liquidated damages for violation of weight limits
  • §46.2-1136 Procedures for issuing and serving process in overweight vehicle cases
  • §46.2-1137 Weighing vehicles; procedure; shifting loads; unloading excess load; weighing fee; certificate as to accuracy of scales admissible in evidence; penalties
  • §46.2-1138 County ordinances fixing weight limits on roads that have been withdrawn from secondary system
  • §46.2-1138.1 City ordinances fixing weight limits on certain roads
  • §46.2-1138.2 Town ordinances concerning weight limits on certain roads