Virginia law allows towns that had weight enforcement scales as of January 1, 1993, to adopt ordinances for assessing liquidated damages on overweight vehicles. These ordinances enable towns to impose fines, establish judgments as liens on vehicles, and allocate funds for road maintenance. The law also details enforcement powers and procedures for handling violations.
Yes, towns with existing weight scales can adopt ordinances to assess liquidated damages and fines on overweight vehicles.
Fines are assessed by the court, entered as judgments, and paid into the town treasury for road maintenance.
No, only towns that had weight enforcement scales as of January 1, 1993, can adopt such ordinances.
Yes, the town attorney or designee can represent the town in court to enforce these ordinances and collect penalties.