Virginia law § 46.2-1148.1 allows owners or operators of vehicles hauling forest products to obtain special overweight permits. These permits specify maximum axle and gross weights for transporting raw logs, lumber, and wood residuals from harvest sites to processing locations. The permits do not alter route restrictions or violate bridge and culvert weight limits.
The owner or operator of a vehicle hauling forest products from harvest to processing locations can apply for the permit.
Permits allow single-axle weights up to 24,000 lbs, tandem-axle up to 40,000 lbs, tri-axle up to 50,000 lbs, and various gross weight limits for different vehicle configurations, including up to 90,000 lbs for five-axle combinations.
No, the permit does not specify routes or impose restrictions beyond general highway use, but it cannot violate bridge or culvert weight limits.
No, the permits do not authorize any extension of weight limits established by other Virginia laws or regulations.