Virginia § 46.2-1043.1 - Tire loading
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-1043.1 — Tire loading, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-1043.1. Tire loading
No person shall operate for a commercial purpose a truck, trailer, or semitrailer with tires on any highway in the Commonwealth if any officer authorized to enforce overweight vehicle laws determines upon weighing such truck, trailer, or semitrailer that any such tire carries a weight greater than 125 percent of that marked on the sidewall of the tire.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to:
1. Any vehicle that is being operated under the terms of a permit issued under Article 18 (§ 46.2-1139 et seq.) and is being operated at a reduced speed as required by the permit to compensate for the tire loading in excess of the manufacturer's rated capacity for the tire;
2. Any vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more;
3. Any manufactured home; or
4. Any vehicle not required to be registered.
2013, c. 430.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1043.1
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-1043.1 cover?
Section 46.2-1043.1 ("Tire loading") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Virginia § 46.2-1043.1?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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