Virginia § 46.2-1149.8 - Excess width permits for vehicles transporting watercraft
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-1149.8 — Excess width permits for vehicles transporting watercraft, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-1149.8. Excess width permits for vehicles transporting watercraft
The Commissioner shall issue a permit authorizing the operation of vehicles hauling boats or other watercraft that exceed a total outside width of 102 inches but do not exceed a total outside width of 108 inches upon application by the owner of such vehicle. Such permit shall authorize the operation of such vehicle on all unrestricted state and local highways. The annual fee for a permit issued pursuant to this section and the allocation of such fee shall be the same as provided for overweight permits in § 46.2-1140.1.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1149.8
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-1149.8 cover?
Section 46.2-1149.8 ("Excess width permits for vehicles transporting watercraft") 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.
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