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Virginia Oversize Permits

Below is some important oversize permit regulation information for the state of Virginia.

In Virginia, you need an oversize permit if your vehicle exceeds 8’6″ wide, 13’6″ high, 65′ long or 80,000 pounds. 

If you need to apply for a Virginia oversize permit, call (888) 737-6483 now or contact us. 

LEGAL DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS​
Legal Width:8'6
Legal Height:13'6
Legal Length: 65'0
Legal Overhang Front:3'0
Legal Overhang Rear:
  • 4’0
    • Legal on 4 lane hwy.
    • Greater than 4’0, refer to section Load
      Signage, Flags & Lighting
  • 5’0
    • Legal on 2 lane hwy.
Legal Trailer Length:
  • Single unit
    •  40’0
  • Semi-trailer
    • 53’0
    • 41’0 kingpin setting (maximum)
  • Combination
    • 65’0
Legal Kingpin:41'0
Legal Weight Gross:80,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Single:20,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Tandem:34,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Doubles:34,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Triples: 34,000 lbs.
PERMIT FEES​
Permit Fee/Legal Weight:$20.00
Permit Fee/Overweight:
  • Commodities & Equipment
    • $20.00 + $0.30 per mile
  • Mobile homes
    • $21.00
Superload Fees:
  • Legal weight
    • $30.00
  • Overweight
    • $30.00 + $0.30 per mile + $4.00 per
      structure
      • Additional fees may apply
Mileage Fees:$0.30 per mile
Annual Fees:
  • Legal weight
    • 1 year, $100.00
    • 2 year, $200.00
  • Overweight
    • 1 year, $500.00
    • 2 year, $600.00
AGENCY GENERAL INFO​
Phone: 804-786-2787
Fax:804-367-1003
Email:[email protected]
Website:

https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/

Hours of Operation:7:45 am - 4:00 pm Eastern
Permit Valid For:

13 days

  • Over 14’5 wide permits are valid for 5 days.

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