Virginia law allows cities to establish ordinances setting weight limits on certain roads and to assess liquidated damages for overweight vehicles. These ordinances can include enforcement provisions, and judgments for violations become liens on the vehicles, with fines directed to the city's road maintenance funds. The city attorney handles legal proceedings related to these violations.
Yes, Virginia cities can adopt ordinances to establish weight limits on roads under their jurisdiction.
The owner or operator can be fined through a court judgment, which becomes a lien on the vehicle and funds road maintenance.
The city attorney or their designee enforces the ordinances and handles legal proceedings related to violations.
Fines are paid into the city treasury and allocated for the construction and maintenance of city roads.