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1995 SESSION
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 46.2-1141 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 46.2-1141. Overweight permits for containerized freight.
Permits to operate on the highways a vehicle exceeding the maximum weight
specified in this title shall be granted without costs if the vehicle is
hauling containerized cargo in a sealed, seagoing container bound to or from
a seaport and has been or will be transported by marine shipment, provided
the vehicle's single axle weight does not exceed 20,000 pounds, its tandem
axle weight does not exceed 34,000 pounds, and its gross weight does not
exceed 78,000 pounds. In order to qualify for such a permit the contents
of such 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. Cargo moving in vehicles conforming to specifications shown in
this section, but exceeding axle and gross weight limitations shown in
this section, shall be considered irreducible and eligible for permits
under regulations of the Commonwealth Transportation Board.