CHAPTER 111
HAULING PERMIT MANUAL (REPEALED)

Part I
General Provisions

24VAC30-111-10. Definitions. (Repealed.)

"Automobile and watercraft transporters" means a tractor truck, lowboy, vehicle, or combination, including vehicles or combinations which transport motor vehicles or watercraft on their power unit, designed and used exclusively for the transportation of motor vehicles or watercraft.

"B-train assembly" means a rigid frame extension attached to the rear frame or a first semitrailer which allows for a fifth wheel connection point for the second semitrailer.

"Irreducible" see definition for "nondivisible."

"Nondivisible load" means a vehicle configuration exceeding applicable size or weight limits which, if separated into smaller loads, would:

1. Compromise the intended use of the vehicle, i.e., make it unable to perform the function for which it was intended; or

2. Destroy the value of the load or vehicle, i.e., make it unusable for its intended purpose; or

3. Require more than eight workhours to dismantle using appropriate equipment.

The applicant for a nondivisible load permit has the burden of proof as to the number of workhours required to dismantle the load.

"Semitrailer" means a vehicle of the trailer type so designed and used in conjunction with a motor vehicle that some part of its own weight and that of its own load rest on or is carried by another vehicle.

"Stinger-steered automobile and watercraft transporters" means an automobile or watercraft transporter configured as a semitrailer combination wherein the fifth wheel is located on a drop frame behind the rearmost axle of the power unit.

"Tractor truck" means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not constructed as to carry a load other than a part of the load and weight of the vehicle attached to that vehicle.

"Trailer" means a vehicle without motive power designed for carrying property of passengers wholly on its own structure and for being drawn by a motor vehicle, including mobile homes.

"Truck" means a motor vehicle designed to transport property on its own structure independent of any other vehicle and having a registered gross weight in excess of 7,500 pounds.

"Truck - tractor semitrailer - semitrailer" means in a truck-tractor semitrailer combination vehicle, the two trailing units are connected with a B-train assembly.

"Vehicle configuration" means the height, weight, width and length of a vehicle to include vehicle axle spacing.

24VAC30-111-20. General. (Repealed.)

A. The Code of Virginia sets forth limitations of weight, width, height and length of objects and vehicles which may be moved upon state highways and also empowers the Commonwealth Transportation Board to issue oversize or overweight permits for vehicles traveling over Virginia's highways with loads that, when reduced to their smallest dimensions, exceed maximum legal limits.

B. The intent of establishing statutory limitations is to protect the traveling public from hazard and unnecessary inconvenience, and to preserve the capacity and structural integrity of highways and bridges. Also, it is assumed that the state legislature did not intend for the Department of Transportation to allow, by permit, the movement of any and all vehicles or loads over the highways where such movements would exceed statutory limitations (especially where other forms of transportation are available or when loads can be reasonably reduced to legal limits).

C. The department has jurisdiction only on those roads maintained by the Virginia Department of Transportation. However, the Virginia Department of Transportation's hauling permit is valid for travel over city streets provided the streets are listed on the permit. Applicants must secure approval from local authorities prior to making movements over roads under local jurisdiction that are not listed on the Virginia Department of Transportation's hauling permit.

D. The policy of the Department of Transportation is to give primary consideration to safety, comfort, convenience and economic interest of the general public and the protection of the state highway systems.

24VAC30-111-30. Authority; permits. (Repealed.)

A. The Commissioner of the Department of Transportation or his designee shall issue hauling permits for qualifying vehicles.

B. Application for permits shall be made to the Department of Transportation or its designee by written request, through a wire service or via telecommunications. Application for permits requiring a bridge engineering review or other special conditions or considerations shall be submitted at least 10 working days prior to the date of the anticipated move.

C. Permits may be denied, revoked or declared invalid as stated in 24VAC30-111-250.

D. Permits may be obtained in four different ways:

1. Calling the Hauling Permit Office at (804) 786-2787; or

2. Appearing in person at any Virginia Department of Transportation office; or

3. Using a permit transmission service; or

4. Mailing an application to: Virginia Department of Transportation, Hauling Permit Section, 1221 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Part II
Statutory Weight and Size Limits for Virginia

24VAC30-111-40. Interstate system and designated highways. (Repealed.)

If the dimensions of the vehicle combination or nondivisible load, or both, exceed one of the following statutory limitations listed below, a hauling permit is required.

Tractor trucks shall not have more than one semitrailer attached.

Trucks shall not have more than one trailer attached.

Three motor vehicles shall be drawn only if coupled together by a saddle mount device.

24VAC30-111-50. Primary and secondary systems. (Repealed.)

If the dimensions of the vehicle combination or nondivisible load, or both, exceed one of the following statutory limitations listed below, a hauling permit is required.

24VAC30-111-60. Legal weight allowed based on axle spacing. (Repealed.)

Legal weight in pounds for any group of two or more consecutive axles. A hauling permit is required when a vehicle configuration exceeds the weight limitations according to axle spacing.

"L" is defined as the distance in feet between the extremes of any group of two or more consecutive axles.

24VAC30-111-70. Maximum weight allowed by permit based on axle spacings. (Repealed.)

Maximum weight in pounds according to vehicle axle spacings allowed by permit without requiring an engineering review from the Structure and Bridge Division for any group of two or more consecutive axles.

All vehicle configurations shall be reduced to the smallest dimensions possible and those exceeding the specifications identified in this chart will require an engineering review before a permit can be issued.

"L" is defined as the distance in feet between extremes of any group of two or more consecutive axles.

24VAC30-111-80. Maximum axle weights. (Repealed.)

Part III
Descriptions, Requirements and Limitations of Special Permits Available

24VAC30-111-90. General blanket permit. (Repealed.)

A general blanket permit allows frequent movements within a specified time frame on designated or all unrestricted routes, or both, unless posted otherwise, in Virginia. General blanket permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis and only after an appropriate engineering review has been completed to ensure the vehicle configuration will not damage bridges and structures throughout the state or along the designated route. Results of the engineering review may render configuration ineligible for a general blanket permit. Request for general blanket permits should be made at least 10 work days prior to the anticipated date of movement.

General blanket permits may only be obtained through the Virginia Department of Transportation central office and the cost is $45 for a one-year permit and $85 for a two-year permit. The Department of Motor Vehicles may assess a monthly fee for each mile the vehicle operates under the blanket permit. The fee is $.10 per mile and is charged for vehicles or equipment that cannot be licensed in Virginia due to the vehicle or equipment size exceeding statutory limitations. The applicant will pay this fee directly to the Motor Carrier Division, Department of Motor Vehicles, 2300 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

24VAC30-111-100. Restricted blanket permit. (Repealed.)

A restricted blanket permit may be issued when an engineering review reveals that the vehicle's configuration does not warrant unrestricted travel throughout Virginia and therefore should not be granted a general blanket permit. Restricted blanket permits can be issued for a period not to exceed six months. Results of the engineering review may render the vehicle configuration ineligible to receive a restricted blanket permit. Requests for restricted blanket permits shall be made at least 10 work days prior to the anticipated date of movement.

Restricted blanket permits may be obtained through the VDOT Central Office for a cost of $45. The Department of Motor Vehicles may assess a monthly fee for each mile the vehicle operates under the restricted blanket permit. The fee is $.10 per mile and is charged for vehicles that cannot be licensed in Virginia due to vehicle or equipment size exceeding statutory limitations.

If the applicant's vehicle configuration exceeds any of the parameters listed below and an engineering review had determined the configuration ineligible to operate under a general or restricted blanket permit, the applicant may apply for a single trip or superload permit.

24VAC30-111-110. Single trip permit. (Repealed.)

A single trip permit is issued to cover one movement between two specific points within a 13-day period. The 13-day travel window is allowed to give the transporter flexibility in case of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances beyond the mover's control. Single trip permits may be obtained through a permit transmission company, the Virginia Department of Transportation central office and any Virginia Department of Transportation district or residency office.

Single trip permits are $12 each. Vehicles or equipment that cannot be licensed in Virginia because they exceed statutory size or weight limitations will pay the single permit price plus a fee of $.10 per mile for each mile traveled under the authority of the permit. The fee of $.10 per mile is collected prior to the issuance of the single trip permit.

If vehicle configuration exceeds any of the parameters listed below, the applicant shall apply for a superload permit.

24VAC30-111-120. Superload permit. (Repealed.)

A. A superload permit is required for all movements that exceed the maximum parameters established for single trip hauling permits. Movements with a width in excess of 14 feet will be required to travel on a specific date. Superload permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis after an appropriate engineering review has been completed to ensure the applicant's vehicle configuration will not damage bridges and structures on the designated route of travel. Results of the engineering review may render the applicant's vehicle configuration ineligible for movement along Virginia's highways.

Superload permits can only be obtained through the Virginia Department of Transportation central office. Requests for superload permits should be made at least 10 workdays prior to the anticipated date of movement.

Superload permits cost $12 each, plus a $4.00 research fee per structure crossed. All structures on the interstate system will count as one structure. Vehicles or equipment that cannot be licensed in Virginia because they exceed statutory size or weight limitations will also incur an additional charge of $.10 per mile. The fee of $.10 per mile is collected prior to the issuance of the superload permit.

B. Requirements for superload permits are described in this subsection:

1. The Preliminary Review Request form is required on all superloads exceeding single trip weight limitations. This form shall list all pertinent information needed to start the required engineering review. The form requires information such as company name and address; dimensions of vehicle and load; origin and destination; diagram of vehicle to include axle spacing and axle weight; and route of preference. It takes approximately 10 business days to receive the results of the request. A Preliminary Review Request form can be obtained by calling (804) 786-2787.

2. Superload permit requests with dimensions in excess of 16 feet high or 16 feet wide or 151,000 pounds, or any combination, shall be accompanied by a valid certificate or letter of insurance from the issuing insurance agent or agency. Insurance shall be valid through completion of move. Coverage shall be $500,000 or more. Insurance shall be sufficient to cover damage to Virginia's highways, bridges and structures caused by the transporting vehicle combination.

3. A letter of variance is requested on all movements that exceed 14 feet in width or 150 feet in length, or both. The shipper or the manufacturer of the oversized item should submit the information listed below to the Virginia Department of Transportation central office, FAX (804) 786-5722, or mail it to Virginia Department of Transportation, Hauling Permit Section, 1221 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. The letter shall list, in detail:

a. Name and description of the item being moved;

b. Overall loaded dimensions for the vehicle configuration to include height, width, length and gross weight;

c. Explanation of why the load cannot be reduced;

d. Explanation of why the load cannot be transported by air, rail or water;

e. Origin and destination specific to Virginia, including mileage and specific intersecting routes (e.g., Route 65 - one mile south of Route 2 in Campbell County);

f. Preferred routes of travel; and

g. Point of contact in case additional information is needed.

Part IV
Travel Restrictions

24VAC30-111-130. Travel restrictions; holiday travel; days and times of travel; speed limits. (Repealed.)

A. Permitted vehicle configurations are allowed to travel on all holidays except the following state observed holidays:

New Year's Day

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

Note: On the holidays mentioned above, permits will not be valid from noon the preceding weekday through the holiday. If the observed holiday falls on a Monday the permit will not be valid from noon on the preceding Friday through Monday.

B. Normal times of travel for permitted loads is 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset, Monday through Saturday. No permitted travel is allowed within the corporate limits of cities/towns between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. except for configurations that are overweight or overheight only or any combination of the two. No travel is allowed on Sundays or state observed holidays. The Hauling Permit Section shall have the authority to route vehicles outside the normal hours of travel or restrict times of travel during normal hours of travel if it is determined necessary giving primary consideration to the safety and well being of the traveling public.

When road conditions, visibility or unfavorable weather conditions make traveling hazardous to the operator or the traveling public, permitted vehicles are not authorized to operate, unless responding to an emergency. Vehicles which are underway when inclement weather occurs shall exit the road at the first available safe location and park in a safe place until the weather clears or until road conditions improve to allow safe travel conditions. Law enforcement judgment shall prevail in all circumstances.

C. Unless otherwise specified within the permit, the maximum speed limit for all permitted vehicles is 10 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit.

Part V
Manufactured Housing

24VAC30-111-140. Manufactured housing. (Repealed.)

Upon request, the applicant may obtain a blanket, single trip or superload permit whenever the dimensions of a manufactured housing unit, exclusive of towing vehicle, are such that the unit cannot be licensed under existing state statutes. A $1.00 trip fee is levied on mobile homes due to overdimensional features.

1. General blanket permit fee is $45 for one year and $85 for two years. A $1.00 trip fee for each move made under the authority of the general blanket permit will be assessed by the Department of Motor Vehicles and is paid monthly to: Department of Motor Vehicles, Motor Carrier Division, 2300 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220.

2. Single trip permit fee is $12 plus $1.00 trip fee.

3. Superload permit fee is $12 plus a $1.00 trip fee.

4. See Part VI, Escort Services and Other Safety Requirements (24VAC30-111-150 et seq.).

5. See Part III, Descriptions, Requirements and Limitations of Special Permits Available for applicable permit requirements (24VAC30-111-90 et seq.).

Part VI
Escort Services and Other Safety Regulations

24VAC30-111-150. Escort certification. (Repealed.)

Certification as an escort driver is mandatory for all drivers, regardless of their residencies, who escort overdimensional loads with a width in excess of 12 feet over the highways of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Virginia Escort Driver Certification Program consists of a written knowledge test which shall be successfully completed before a certificate is issued. Applicants residing outside Virginia can arrange to take the test in their state of residence. For more information concerning Escort Certification in Virginia, call the Virginia Department of Transportation at (804) 786-2787.

24VAC30-111-160. Escort vehicle requirements. (Repealed.)

A. Depending on the route being traveled, escorts may be required for vehicle configurations exceeding 10 feet in width or 15 feet in height or 85 feet in length or when results of an engineering review show that escorts are needed to provide traffic control across restricted bridges and structures.

B. All escort vehicles shall be equipped with a two-way radio and maintain communication with the permitted vehicle driver and any other escort vehicles in the convoy.

C. Escort vehicles shall have signs, descriptive of the load it is escorting, i.e., "Wide Load" or "Oversize Load" or "Overdimensional Load" or "Overweight Load" displayed on the vehicle to be visible to approaching motorist in day or night. Escort vehicle(s) shall maintain adequate distance with a minimum of 500 feet in front of or behind permitted vehicle configuration to warn approaching motorists of the oversize or overweight vehicle configuration.

D. At least one amber high-intensity flashing, blinking or alternating light shall be located on top of the escort vehicle. The light shall be visible for a distance of 500 feet or greater.

E. The escort vehicle's headlights and any other steady burning exterior lights shall be turned on while escorting an overweight or oversize permitted vehicle.

F. A front escort vehicle equipped with a hot-pole is required when the overall height of a vehicle configuration exceeds 15 feet. The hot-pole shall extend three inches above the specified overall height of the permitted load.

24VAC30-111-170. Safety requirements. (Repealed.)

A. When an overdimensional movement is routed upon any highway which is too narrow for two-way travel at all points, the front escort vehicle or a flagman shall advance to a point where two-way traffic can be maintained, stopping on-coming traffic at that location. When the load reaches the location where traffic is stopped, the overdimensional unit shall halt and allow traffic to clear from both directions, the front escort vehicle or flagman shall then advance to the next part for stopping traffic.

B. Red flags or any highly visible fluorescent colored flags shall be displayed at each of the four corners of any vehicle configuration that is overwidth or overlength. Flags shall be placed at the extremities of the width or length. Flags must be 18 inches square and in good condition. Flags are not required when the vehicle is overheight or overweight.

C. When required to post a flagman to warn and direct approaching traffic, each flagman shall be wearing a red or any highly visible fluorescent colored jacket or vest and equipped with red flags or fluorescent orange flags and paddles reading "STOP" in white letters with red background. Flagmen shall not be less than 18 years of age and capable of carrying out flagging responsibilities.

D. Overdimensional vehicles and loads. One amber flashing light shall be located on top of the towing vehicle plus one amber flashing light shall be located on upper rear of the vehicle or load being hauled, towed or self-propelled. Lights shall be visible for a distance of 500 feet or greater.

Part VII
Emergency Services and National Defense Moves

24VAC30-111-180. Emergency moves. (Repealed.)

Requests for emergency moves will be carefully reviewed. An emergency is defined as "a calamity, existing or imminent, caused by fire, flood, riot, windstorm, explosion or act of God, which requires immediate remedial action to protect life or property." All emergency move requests shall be made through the Virginia Department of Transportation Hauling Permit Office at (804) 786-2787. After normal office hours call the Emergency Operations Center at 1-800-367-7623.

24VAC30-111-190. National defense moves. (Repealed.)

The U.S. Department of Defense's Military Traffic Command shall be the sole certifying agency during peacetime for all movements made by an agency declared essential to the national defense. During a national emergency, movements essential to national defense would be far greater in scope, and those not under direct control of one of the military departments or Department of Defense agencies would be certified by the appropriate emergency transportation authority.

Part VIII
No Cost Permits

24VAC30-111-200. Eligibility requirements. (Repealed.)

Listed below are some of the most frequently issued no cost permits. For information about additional no cost permits contact the Virginia Department of Transportation at (804) 786-2787.

1. Containerized cargo. When transporting containerized cargo in a sealed seagoing container bound to or from a seaport, and the seagoing container has been or will be transported by marine shipment, the applicant is eligible to receive a permit at no cost. The contents of the seagoing container shall not be changed from the time it is loaded by the consignor or his agents to the time it is delivered to the consignee or his agents.

2. Coal hauling. When hauling coal from a mine or other place of production to a preparation plant, loading dock or railroad, the applicant is eligible to receive without cost, an overweight permit for coal hauling. No permit shall be valid for the operation of any such vehicle for a distance of more than 35 miles from the preparation plant, loading dock or railroad.

3. Solid waste. When hauling solid waste, other than hazardous waste, the applicant is eligible for an overweight permit at no cost.

4. Concrete haulers. Three axle vehicles used exclusively for the mixing of concrete in transit or at a project site or for transporting necessary components in a compartmentalized vehicle to produce concrete immediately upon arrival at a project site are eligible to receive an overweight permit at no cost.

5. Virginia-grown farm produce. Vehicles used to haul farm produce grown in Virginia are eligible to receive an overweight permit at no cost. Permits are valid only in Accomack and Northampton Counties.

6. Federal and state government agencies. Vehicles registered in the name of the United States Government or state agencies shall receive without cost, an overweight or oversize permit when required to travel across Virginia's highway system.

Part IX
Building Movement

24VAC30-111-210. Applications. (Repealed.)

Applications for building movements shall be made through the Virginia Department of Transportation residency office where the move is taking place (see 24VAC30-111-270 for addresses and phone numbers of the district offices). Building movement applications are reviewed and approved by the residency office on a case-by-case basis and approval of any move will not set a precedent for another. Building movements are prohibited on the holidays listed in 24VAC30-111-220.

24VAC30-111-220. Holiday restrictions. (Repealed.)

Movement will not be permitted from noon on the preceding day through the following holidays:

New Years Day

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

If the observed holiday falls on a Monday the movement will not be permitted from noon on the preceding Friday through Monday.

Part X
Responsibilities

24VAC30-111-230. Compliance with state laws. (Repealed.)

The acceptance of a permit by the applicant is his agreement that the vehicle or object can and will be moved strictly in compliance with the terms set forth in the permit; that the operator and vehicle are properly licensed; that the information given by him and as shown on the permit is correct; and that all legal requirements concerning operational authority imposed by Motor Vehicle Laws of Virginia, Department of Motor Vehicles or the Interstate Commerce Commission have been complied with by the applicant.

24VAC30-111-240. Injury or damage. (Repealed.)

The permittee assumes all responsibility for an injury to persons or damage to public or private property caused directly or indirectly by the transportation of vehicles and loads under permit. Furthermore, the permittee agrees to hold the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Transportation and its employees and other state agencies and their employees harmless from all suits, claims, damages or proceedings of any kind, as a direct or indirect result of the transportation of the permitted vehicle.

Part XI
Denial; Revocation; Refusal to Renew; Appeal; Invalidation

24VAC30-111-250. Denial; revocation; refusal to renew; appeal; invalidation. (Repealed.)

A. An overweight or oversize permit may be revoked upon written findings that the permittee violated the terms of the permit, which shall incorporate by reference these rules, as well as state and local laws and ordinances regulating the operation of overweight or oversized vehicles. Repeated violations may result in a permanent denial of the right to use the state highway system or roads for transportation of overweight and oversized vehicle configurations. A permit may also be revoked for misrepresentation of the information on the application, fraudulently obtaining a permit, alteration of a permit, or unauthorized use of a permit.

B. Hauling permits may be denied to any applicant or company, or both, for a period not to exceed six months when the applicant or company or both has been notified in writing by the Department of Transportation designee that violations existed under a previously issued permit.

C. No permit shall be denied or revoked, or renewal refused, until a written notice of the denial or violation of the issued permit has been furnished to the applicant. The permittee may appeal in writing to the state maintenance engineer or his designee within 10 working days of receipt of written notification of denial or revocation setting forth the grounds for taking an appeal. An informal fact finding conforming to the requirements of § 9-6.14:11 of the Code of Virginia will be conducted by the state maintenance engineer or his designee will issue a case decision which will be the final administrative step. Judicial review of such decision shall be available pursuant to Article 4 (§ 9-6.14:15 et seq.) of Chapter 1.1:1 of the Administrative Process Act. Upon revocation of the permit, it must be surrendered without consideration for refund of fees. Upon restoration of permit privileges a new hauling permit must be obtained prior to movement on the state highway system.

D. Permits will be invalid if the vehicle or vehicle combination is found by a law-enforcement officer to be operating in violation of permit conditions regarding route, time of movement, licensing, number of axles or any special conditions contained within the permit.

Part XII
Transportation of Explosives, Radioactive and Other Hazardous Materials

24VAC30-111-260. Transportation of explosives, radioactive and other hazardous materials. (Repealed.)

A. A person, shipper or carrier transporting or proposing to transport explosives or other hazardous materials shall do so in compliance with all provisions of 49 CFR 100 through 180. Hazardous materials are those described by class in 49 CFR 173 through 180.

B. All transporters who haul hazardous waste into Virginia for the purpose of storage, treatment or disposal shall apply for and receive an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identification number which is unique to the transporter, and apply for a transportation permit from the Virginia Department of Health.

Transporters of hazardous waste generated outside of Virginia and designated for delivery to a treatment, storage or disposal facility in another state shall conform with the manifest requirements of those states or EPA, as prescribed in 40 CFR 262. Specific questions regarding the movement and permitting of hazardous materials and hazardous waste should be addressed to:

Department of Environmental Quality

629 East Main Street

P.O. Box 10009

Richmond, VA 23240-0009

Phone: 804-698-4247

Questions regarding the movement of Hazardous Materials through tunnels or bridges, or both, shall be addressed to:

Department of Transportation

Hazardous Materials Officer

1221 East Broad Street

Richmond, VA 23219

Phone: 804-371-0891

Questions regarding hazardous material spills or incidents shall be addressed to: CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 (24 hours a day)

Part XIII
Service Contacts

24VAC30-111-270. Virginia Department of Transportation contact numbers. (Repealed.)

CENTRAL OFFICE:

Virginia Department of Transportation

Hauling Permit Section

1221 East Broad Street

Richmond, Virginia 23219

Phone: 804-786-2787 FAX: 804-786-5722

DISTRICT OFFICES:

Bristol District

P.O. Box 1768

870 Bonham Road

Bristol, VA 24203

Phone: 540-669-9903

Culpeper District

P.O. Box 671

1601 Orange Road

Culpeper, VA 22701

Phone: 540-829-7536

RESIDENCIES:

Fredericksburg District

P.O. Box 808

Fredericksburg, VA 22404

Phone: 540-899-4233

Lynchburg District

P.O. Box 11649

4219 Campbell Avenue

Lynchburg, VA 24506

Phone: 804-947-6567

Northern Virginia District

3975 Fair Ridge Drive

Fairfax, VA 22033-2906

Phone: 703-934-7317

Richmond District

2400 Pine Forest Drive

Colonial Heights, VA 22834

Phone: 804-524-6004

Salem District

731 Harrison Avenue

Salem, VA 24153

Phone: 540-387-5346

Staunton District

P.O. Box 2249

Staunton, VA 24401

Phone: 540-332-9093

Suffolk District

1700 North Main Street

P.O. Box 1070

Suffolk, VA 23434

Phone: 757-925-2514

Part XIV
Virginia Department of Transportation Permanent Weigh Stations

24VAC30-111-280. Permanent weigh stations. (Repealed.)

Operators of trucks which have a registered gross weight in excess of 7,500 pounds are required by law to drive their vehicles onto scales for weight inspection as directed by either a police officer or regulatory highway sign. A police officer may require the operator of a truck to drive a distance not to exceed 10 road miles to a scale facility for weight inspection. Refusal to drive onto scales for inspection is a misdemeanor. Locations and telephone numbers for the weigh stations in Virginia are as follows:

FORMS (24VAC30-111) (Repealed.)

Hauling Permit Application, MP-66 (Rev. 4/1/96).

Facsimile Transmittal Sheet.

Preliminary/Formal Request, (Rev. 11/95).