Virginia law allows owners or operators of specialized construction equipment, such as tracked machinery used in highway work or emergencies, to obtain permits for crossing state-maintained structures. These permits require an engineering analysis to ensure the roads and structures can support the equipment's weight and size. Additionally, the law addresses permits for transporting watercraft with excess width.
Specialized construction equipment includes rubber-tracked or tracked self-propelled machinery used in highway maintenance, construction, or emergency operations like snow removal.
You must submit a written application to the Virginia Department of Transportation, which will conduct an engineering analysis to determine if your route can support the equipment before issuing a permit.
Yes, the permit fee covers the costs of the engineering analysis and is limited to the actual expenses incurred, not exceeding three hours of analysis.
Yes, Virginia law includes provisions for excess width permits for vehicles transporting watercraft, managed by the Department of Transportation.