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Code of Virginia

Article 17

Maximum Vehicle Weights

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of scales admissible in evidence; penalties 46.2-1138County ordinances fixing weight limits on roads that have been withdrawn from secondary system 46.2-1138.1City ordinances fixing weight limits on certain roads 46.2-1138.2Town ordinances concerning weight limits on certain roads