Virginia law allows tractor truck semitrailer combinations to operate on designated highways, with specific access to terminals and facilities. It also permits towaway trailer transporter combinations to operate with certain length and weight limits, including special lighting requirements outside interstate highways. These provisions regulate the operation, access, and safety standards for commercial trailer combinations in the state.
Tractor truck semitrailer combinations are permitted on interstate highways and designated state highways, with access to terminals and facilities for drivers.
Yes, these combinations cannot exceed 82 feet in length or 26,000 pounds gross weight, with additional lighting requirements outside interstate highways if over 75 feet.
Operators must have access to terminals, food, fuel, repair services, rest areas, and loading/unloading points as designated by the Commissioner of Highways.
Yes, combinations exceeding 75 feet in length operating outside interstate highways must use flashing high-intensity amber warning lights.