Virginia law § 46.2-1144 authorizes the issuance of overweight permits for vehicles used exclusively for hauling solid waste, allowing them to operate at higher weights than standard limits. The permits specify weight restrictions per axle, total gross weight, and geographic limits, with annual renewal requirements. Vehicles must operate at reduced speeds when loaded under these permits.
The owner or operator of vehicles used exclusively for hauling solid waste, excluding hazardous waste, can apply for the permit.
Permits allow a maximum single axle weight of 20,000 pounds, tandem axle weight of 40,000 pounds, with total gross weights not exceeding 40,000 pounds for two-axle vehicles and 60,000 pounds for three-axle vehicles.
Yes, vehicles cannot operate beyond the boundary of their principal garage location or more than 25 miles from it, whichever is greater.
Loaded vehicles must operate at a speed 10 miles per hour slower than the legal speed limit in zones of 55, 45, and 35 miles per hour.