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Virginia Oversize Load Permit Equipment

Below is some important oversize load equipment requirement information for the state of Virginia.

In Virginia, oversize load lights, oversize load signage and red or fluorescent orange flags are required for an oversize load to legally transport transport during daylight and night travel. See below for specific oversize/overweight light, signage and flag specs. 

If you need to apply for a Virginia oversize or overweight permit, call (888) 737-6483 now or contact us. WCS Permits & Pilot Cars manufacturers and sells compliant oversize load signs in various materials including vinyl, magnetic and mesh, LED lights, oversize load lights and more. 

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Lights Required:Yes
Light Specs:- Flashing Amber light on the end of the load
- Must be visible for 500’ ft., 360 degrees
- The front towing vehicle and highest /widest point on the rear of the load Overhang Requirements:
Greater than 4’0 ft. rear
Two red lights must be displayed at the widest part overhang and one on each side of the load.
Tree-length logs exempt from this requirement
above.
Oversize Signage Required:Yes
Oversize Signage Specs:- Wording
“OVERSIZE LOAD”, “WIDE LOAD”, or ” LONG LOAD”
- Size
7′ X 18″
- Lettering
10″ X 1.4″
- Colors
Black letters on yellow background
- Location
Front of hauling vehicle and rear of the load
Flags Required:Yes
Flag Specs: - 18″ X 18″, Fluorescent Orange or Red square
mounted on all four corners of the load or
extremities
- Required when load extends more than four
inches beyond vehicle sides
- Required when wider than 2’0 ft., requires two
flags at the extreme rear

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