Virginia law allows owners or operators of oversized, overweight, rubber-tired self-propelled haulers and loaders used in construction and coal mining to obtain special permits for highway travel. These permits require an engineering analysis of the route to ensure road and bridge safety and are limited to a maximum of 75 miles. Fees for permits are based on the cost of the engineering analysis.
Owners or operators of empty, oversize, and overweight rubber-tired self-propelled haulers or loaders used in construction and coal mining can apply for the permit.
An engineering analysis of the proposed route must be conducted by the Virginia Department of Transportation or local authorities to assess roadway and bridge capacity.
The permit is valid for a maximum of 75 miles of operation on Virginia highways.
Fees are based on the costs of the engineering analysis, not exceeding three hours of work.