Virginia § 46.2-1127 - Weight limits for vehicles using interstate highways
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-1127 — Weight limits for vehicles using interstate highways, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-1127. Weight limits for vehicles using interstate highways
No motor vehicle or combination of vehicles shall travel on an interstate highway in the Commonwealth with (i) a single axle weight in excess of 20,000 pounds, or (ii) a tandem axle weight in excess of 34,000 pounds, or (iii) a gross weight, based on axle spacing, greater than that permitted in § 46.2-1126, or (iv) a gross weight, regardless of axle spacing, in excess of 80,000 pounds, unless otherwise permitted by the proper authority. If such weights on interstate highways are increased, the Governor, upon recommendation of the Department of Transportation, may authorize the axle and gross weights set forth in this section to be used on interstate highways in the Commonwealth.
Code 1950, § 46-334; 1952, c. 454; 1956, cc. 141, 476; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-339; 1962, c. 84; 1964, c. 354; 1974, c. 145; 1981, c. 187; 1982, c. 671; 1983, c. 515; 1987, c. 695; 1989, c. 727.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1127
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-1127 cover?
Section 46.2-1127 ("Weight limits for vehicles using interstate highways") 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 § 46.2-1127?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 46.2-1127 apply to my situation?
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