Virginia Code § 46.2-1133 outlines the special procedures for processing overweight vehicle violations. It specifies how citations are issued, the timeline for payment or contesting the violation, and the administrative steps involved. The law aims to streamline enforcement and ensure timely resolution of overweight violations.
The officer issues a citation to the responsible person, which is then sent to the Department within 24 hours. The owner or operator must respond within 21 days by paying the fine or contesting the violation.
You have 21 days from the date the citation is served to either pay the civil penalty or submit a written notice to contest the violation in court.
Failure to respond within 21 days results in the Department issuing an administrative order of assessment, which may include fines or other penalties.
Yes, you can contest the violation by delivering a written notice to the Department within 21 days after the citation is served.