                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

WEIGHT LIMIT EXCEPTION AS TO VEHICLES DESIGNED FOR TOWING DISABLED VEHICLES (§
46.2-1151)

The provisions of §§ 46.2-1122 through 46.2-1127 shall not apply to a vehicle
designed for towing disabled vehicles, when towing such vehicle in an emergency
in such manner that a part of the combined weight of the two vehicles rests upon
an axle or axles of the towing vehicle, provided the towed and towing vehicles
each are within the weight limits prescribed in §§ 46.2-1122 through
46.2-1127. This section shall not permit the violation of any lawfully
established load limit on any bridge. For the purpose of this section,
&#8220;emergency&#8221; includes towing disabled inoperative vehicles to places
designated by owners.

HISTORY: 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-339.1; 1977, c. 472; 1989, c. 727.