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Virginia DOT #:(1-800-367-7623)

PERMITS:

Virginia oversize permits are valid for a continuous period of thirteen days and must be obtained before entering the state.

OPERATING TIME:

Travel is permitted from sunrise to sunset, Monday through Saturday. Overlength-only moves, with lengths not exceeding 85’ and rear overhangs not exceeding 10’, are allowed continuous travel. Overweight-only vehicles are permitted to have continuous travel.

RESTRICTED TRAVEL:

Travel within the corporate limits of cities/towns, except on the Interstate system, is prohibited between the hours of 7:00 to 9:00 AM or 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Additionally, these curfew hours apply to Interstate routes in specific areas, including the Capital Beltway area (I-495, I-395, I95), the Richmond area (I-64 between I-95 and I-295 east and west, on I-95 from Route 73 North of Richmond to I-295 South of Richmond), within the city limits of Petersburg (South of Richmond) on I-85 and I-95, on I-581 and Loop 419 in the Roanoke area, and in the Tidewater Area (Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth on I-64 south of US17, and on I-264, I-464, I-564, and I-664). No travel is allowed on major holidays and holiday weekends.

Newport News-Portsmouth-Norfolk area note: Permits are mandatory on all routes except the main Interstate Highways in this area. Fines for unauthorized travel are substantial. Permit turnaround time is 24 – 72 hours, so it is advisable to plan ahead.

LEGAL DIMENSIONS FOR VIRGINIA OVERSIZE PERMITS

Length:

  • 48′ semitrailer/53′ semi-trailer, with 41′ kingpin to center of rear tandem
  • 65′ on non-designated highways

Overhang:

  • 3′ front
  • 4′ rear

Width:

 8’6″

Height:

13’6″

Weight:

80,000 Gross

  • Single – 20,000
  • Tandem – 34,000
  • Tridem – 42,500 (designated highways, 9′ axle spacing)
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ROUTINE PERMIT LIMITS

Length:

150′

Overhang:

Rear overhang not to exceed 1/3 length of load, 2/3 of which must rest upon truck or trailer bed.

Width:

15′

Height:

15′

Weight:

  • Single – 24,000
  • Tandem – 44,000
  • Tridem – 60,000 Interstate; 54,500 off Interstate
  • Quad – 63,000-65,000 depending on spacings

Note: Only tridems have a different limit for Interstate-only travel).

Loads exceeding these dimensions are treated as super loads. Allow 5 to 10 days for processing.

Virginia Oversize Permits

ESCORTS CONDITIONS FOR VIRGINIA OVERSIZE PERMITS

On Interstate Highways:

Length:

  • Over 120′ – 1 escort
  • Over 150′ – 2 escorts

Overhang:

Over 10′ front or 15′ rear – 1 escort.

Width:

  • Over 12′ – 1 escort
  • Over 14′ – 2 escorts
  • Over 16′ – 3 escorts
  • Over 18′ on case-by-case basis

Height:

Over 14’5″ – 1 escort (pole).

On 2-lane highways:

Length:

  • Over 85’ – 1 escort
  • Over 150 – 2 escorts

Overhang:

Over 10′ front or 15′ rear – 1 escort.

Width:

  • Over 12′ – 2 escorts
  • Over 14′ – 3 escorts
  • Over 16′ – 4 escorts
  • Over 18′ on case-by-case basis

Height:

Over 14’5″ – 1 escort (pole).

MISCELLANEOUS:

Attachments such as blades, buckets, or scoops that are 12 feet wide or less are allowed to remain attached to the equipment. These attachments must be oriented to the rear.

SIGNS, FLAGS & LIGHTS:

“Oversize Load” signs are mandatory on both the front and rear of the vehicle/load for all overdimensional permit loads. Flags must be prominently displayed on all four corners of oversize loads and at the widest extremities of the vehicle or load for wide loads. For overlength loads, flags are required at the extreme rear and on rear overhangs exceeding 4 feet. A red light visible for at least 500 feet must be displayed if traveling at night. When the vehicle/load exceeds 12′ in width or 75′ in length, flashing amber lights visible for 500′ are necessary on the tractor and at the upper rear end of the load or vehicle. However, amber lights are not required if the load is accompanied by escort vehicles with amber flashing lights. Signs are not necessary for movements that are overweight only.