Virginia law § 46.2-1135 establishes penalties for exceeding vehicle weight limits, including liquidated damages based on the amount of excess weight. It details the specific damages per pound for different weight excess categories and allows courts to waive damages for first-time violations under certain conditions. The law also stipulates that violations result in a judgment lien on the overweight vehicle.
Violators are assessed liquidated damages based on excess weight, ranging from 1¢ to 35¢ per pound, plus a $20 penalty for each violation.
Yes, if the excess weight does not exceed 1,500 pounds and the violator has no prior violations, the court may waive the damages.
Damages are entered as a judgment for the Commonwealth and create a lien on the overweight vehicle unless waived under specific conditions.
Yes, violations of weight limits whether in the chapter or permit conditions are subject to liquidated damages as outlined in § 46.2-1135.