Virginia law allows owners or operators of specialized equipment such as underground pipe cleaning, hydroexcavating, and water blasting vehicles to obtain overweight permits. These permits specify maximum weight limits and do not restrict routes or impose additional conditions. Additionally, permits can be issued for truck cranes exceeding standard weight limits, with local authorities also authorized to issue such permits.
The owner or operator of the equipment can submit a written application to the Virginia Commissioner for an overweight permit.
Vehicles must not exceed 64,000 pounds gross weight, 20,000 pounds on a single axle, or 44,000 pounds on tandem axles.
No, the permit does not designate specific routes or impose restrictions beyond the general use of highways.
Yes, local authorities in cities and towns can issue permits for truck cranes exceeding the standard weight limits, upon application.