Virginia law § 46.2-1148 allows owners or operators of vehicles hauling Virginia-grown farm produce to obtain overweight permits. These permits specify maximum axle and gross weights, enabling the transportation of farm goods beyond standard limits while ensuring compliance with highway safety and weight restrictions. The permit fee is $45, supporting highway maintenance and operations.
Owners or operators of vehicles hauling Virginia-grown farm produce from the point of origin to the first delivery location can apply for this permit.
The permit allows a single axle up to 24,000 pounds, tandem axles up to 40,000 pounds, tri-axle groupings up to 50,000 pounds, and gross weights up to 90,000 pounds for certain five-axle combinations, among other specific limits.
No, unless otherwise specified, the permit does not designate routes or contain restrictions beyond general highway use, except for bridge or culvert weight limitations.
The fee is $45, which is allocated to the Highway Maintenance and Operating Fund.