Department of Transportation
VDOT
Virginia • United States of America
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) manages the third largest state-maintained road network in the US with over 58,000 lane miles, including major East Coast freight arteries I-81, I-64, I-66, I-77, I-85, I-95, and the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. Virginia's Port of Virginia (Portsmouth) is one of the East Coast's most efficient container ports and a critical node for mid-Atlantic freight. VDOT administers commercial vehicle permits through VDOT's permitting system, manages weight limits on approximately 19,000 state-maintained bridges, and operates the 511Virginia travel information service with real-time traffic and incident data for commercial carriers.
| Official Website | https://www.virginiadot.org/ |
|---|---|
| Data API | https://www.511virginia.org/ |
| Founded | 1918 |
| Headquarters | Virginia Beach |
Available Data
Social Media
- @I81VA — I81VA
- @VaDOTStaunton — VDOT Staunton
- @511northwestva — 511 Northwest VA
- @511statewideva — 511 Virginia
Virginia Trucking Regulations
Size & weight limits, OS/OW permits, and seasonal restrictions for commercial vehicles
Weight Limits
| Category | Limit |
|---|---|
| Max Gross Vehicle Weight | 80000 lbs |
| Single Axle | 20000 lbs |
| Tandem Axle | 34000 lbs |
Dimensional Limits
| Category | Limit |
|---|---|
| Max Height | 13.5 ft |
| Max Width | 8.5 ft |
| Max Length (Single Unit) | 40 ft |
| Max Length (Combination) | 65 ft |
OS/OW Permits
Seasonal Restrictions Feb, Mar, Apr
Spring weight restrictions are posted on secondary state roads, typically February through April. The Appalachian regions of western Virginia may have longer posting periods due to elevation.
Weigh Station Bypass
30¢/gal
Member
Special Exemptions
Notable Rules
The Port of Virginia (Hampton Roads — Norfolk International Terminals, Virginia International Gateway) is one of the largest container ports on the East Coast and the deepest on the US East Coast. I-95, I-81, I-64, and I-77 are primary freight corridors. Coal mining in southwest Virginia (Wise, Buchanan, Tazewell counties) generates heavy haul on mountain roads with specific route and permit requirements.