This law allows owners or operators of specific farm animal feed hauling vehicles in Virginia to obtain overweight permits. These permits are limited to certain five-axle semi-trailer combinations with specific weight and size restrictions, valid for one year. The permits do not authorize exceeding bridge or culvert weight limits or route restrictions beyond general highway use.
Owners or operators of specially designed five-axle semi-trailer vehicles used exclusively for hauling farm animal feed can apply for these permits.
Permits do not allow tandem axle weights exceeding 37,400 pounds or total gross weights over 84,000 pounds.
The permit is valid for one year from the date of issuance.
No, the permits do not specify routes or contain restrictions beyond general highway use, and they do not authorize violations of bridge or culvert weight limits.