| Description | The regulations governing the reduction of weight limits establish limitations less than those prescribed in the Code of Virginia whenever an engineering study discloses that it would promote the safety of travel or is necessary for the protection of any such highway. Under the requirements of Section 46.2-1104 of the Code of Virginia, the document is to be kept on file at VDOT's Central Office. The Office of the Attorney General has found that this regulation is exempt from the APA under 9-6.14:4.1 B11(effective 10/1/01, 2.2-4002 B11). |
| State Authority | Section 46.2-1104 , Code of Virginia . |
| Federal Authority | None. |
| Exempt from APA | Yes, changes to this chapter of the VA Administrative Code are exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
VDOT seeks public comment regarding the following question: 1. Does the regulation meet the following goals? - To ensure compliance with state statute (Section 46.2-1104) requiring VDOT to keep list of posted structures on file at the Central Office in Richmond. - To protect the public's health, safety, and welfare with the least possible intrusion to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. |
| Meetings |
| Name / Title: | Daniel R. Liston / State Maintenance Engineer |
| Address: |
Va. Dept. of Transportation 1221 E. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | Daniel.Liston@VirginiaDOT.org |
| Telephone: | (804)786-2847 FAX: (804)692-0810 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Repeal regulation due to availability of reduced weight limits on the VDOT website
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/27/2010. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2001 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |