Virginia law allows the Commissioner of Highways and local authorities to reduce vehicle weight, width, height, length, or speed limits on highways for safety or highway protection reasons. Reductions lasting over 90 days must be documented, and temporary reductions require immediate notification and review. Affected parties can appeal reductions to the Commissioner of Highways.
The Commissioner of Highways, acting through the Department of Transportation, and local authorities have the authority to reduce vehicle weight, width, height, length, or speed limits on highways.
Any reduction lasting more than 90 days must be recorded in writing and kept on file at the central office of the Department of Transportation.
Yes, if you are aggrieved by such a reduction, you can appeal directly to the Commissioner of Highways, and if affirmed, you may be heard at the next Transportation Board meeting.
Temporary reductions must be immediately reported by the Department of Transportation representative to the Chief Engineer, who will review and either affirm or rescind the reduction within five days.