Virginia law restricts the length of motor vehicles on highways, generally limiting vehicles to 40 feet, with exceptions for buses, motor homes, and certain vehicle combinations. Special permits can be issued for longer vehicles after safety and engineering reviews. The law also sets specific length limits for vehicle combinations and mandates restrictions on certain oversized loads.
Generally, motor vehicles cannot exceed 40 feet in length, with exceptions for buses and motor homes, which are limited to 45 feet.
Yes, but only with a special permit issued by the Commissioner of Highways after an engineering analysis, especially for vehicles exceeding 65 feet.
Yes, the combined length of vehicle combinations, including loads, generally cannot exceed 65 feet, with specific exceptions for certain tractor-trailer setups.
Applicants must undergo an engineering analysis of the proposed route, and permits are granted based on safety and roadway capacity assessments.