Virginia law § 46.2-1129.2 allows certain natural gas and electric-powered vehicles to exceed standard weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds, with specific rules for highways and interstate roads. Vehicles must demonstrate their fuel type or conversion status to qualify. On interstate highways, weight limits are further regulated, capping gross weight at 82,000 pounds.
Vehicles fueled by natural gas, bi-fuel vehicles using natural gas, converted natural gas vehicles, or electric battery-powered vehicles qualify for the weight extension.
They can carry up to an additional 2,000 pounds in gross, single axle, tandem axle, or bridge formula weight limits.
Yes, on interstate highways, such vehicles can exceed weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds but cannot exceed a gross weight of 82,000 pounds.
The operator must demonstrate that the vehicle is a natural gas vehicle, a bi-fuel vehicle using natural gas, a converted natural gas vehicle, or primarily electric powered.