Virginia § 46.2-1151.1 - Weight limit exception for covered heavy duty tow and recovery vehicles
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-1151.1 — Weight limit exception for covered heavy duty tow and recovery vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-1151.1. Weight limit exception for covered heavy duty tow and recovery vehicles
The provisions of §§ 46.2-1126 and 46.2-1127 shall not apply to a covered heavy duty tow and recovery vehicle when operating on an interstate highway.
This section shall not permit the violation of any lawfully established load limit on any bridge. Covered heavy duty tow and recovery vehicles shall have reasonable access to terminals and facilities for food, fuel, repairs, and rest as designated by the Commissioner of Highways.
For purposes of this section, "covered heavy duty tow and recovery vehicle" means a vehicle that is transporting a disabled vehicle from the place where the vehicle became disabled to the nearest appropriate repair facility and has a gross vehicle weight that is equal to or exceeds the gross vehicle weight of the disabled vehicle being transported.
2017, c. 554.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1151.1
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-1151.1 cover?
Section 46.2-1151.1 ("Weight limit exception for covered heavy duty tow and recovery vehicles") 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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