Virginia law allows passenger buses and motor homes up to 45 feet long to operate on city streets with proper authorization. The law also permits these vehicles to exceed 45 feet if the extra length is due to safety bumpers, provided the bumpers do not extend more than one foot beyond the maximum length. Safety bumpers are designed to absorb impact and can be fitted or replace existing bumpers.
The maximum length is 45 feet, but buses and motor homes longer than 35 feet can operate on city streets with proper authorization.
Yes, if the excess length is caused by safety bumpers, which can extend up to one foot in the front and rear beyond the 45-foot limit.
A safety bumper is a device fitted or replacing the bumper designed to absorb impact, which can extend the vehicle's length by up to one foot in the front and rear.
Yes, operating buses or motor homes longer than 35 feet on city streets requires authorization under Virginia law, specifically § 46.2-1300.