Permits Canada obtains oversize and overweight permits for Virginia for trucks and loads over the legal width, height, length or weight.
Virginia legal dimensions and weight
A truck and load within these limits needs no oversize or overweight permit in Virginia.
| Width | 102 in |
|---|---|
| Height | 13 ft 6 in |
| Length | 48 ft semitrailer (53 ft if kingpin to rear axle is 41 ft or less) |
| Gross weight | 80,000 lbs |
Virginia oversize permit rules
| Permits offered | Single trip, superload single trip, annual multi-trip, superload multi-trip, exempt multi-trip, overload |
|---|---|
| Escorts | Non-Interstate: 1 front and 1 rear over 12 ft wide, 2 front and 1 rear over 14 ft, 2 front and 2 rear over 16 ft. Interstate: 1 rear over 12 ft, 1 front and 1 rear over 14 ft, 1 front and 2 rear over 16 ft |
| Travel times | Sunrise to sunset; no permitted travel within city or town limits 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.; permits not valid from noon the weekday before 6 listed holidays |
Single-trip permits are typically valid 13 days; superload requests need at least 10 working days' notice.
Getting your permit with Permits Canada
- Send us the online oversize / overweight application with your truck, trailer, load dimensions and route.
- A permit agent applies for your Virginia permit and checks the route conditions.
- Your permit arrives by email with its travel conditions. Oversize and overweight permits can take longer, since the authorities review each application.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Virginia state fee, which depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
Also need temporary registration or fuel tax coverage? See Virginia trip & fuel permits.
Virginia oversize permit questions
When is an oversize permit required in Virginia?
When the truck or load exceeds the Virginia legal limits: width 102 in, height 13 ft 6 in, length 48 ft semitrailer (53 ft if kingpin to rear axle is 41 ft or less).
What is the legal gross weight in Virginia?
The legal gross weight in Virginia is 80,000 lbs. A heavier truck needs an overweight permit.
When are pilot or escort vehicles required in Virginia?
Non-Interstate: 1 front and 1 rear over 12 ft wide, 2 front and 1 rear over 14 ft, 2 front and 2 rear over 16 ft. Interstate: 1 rear over 12 ft, 1 front and 1 rear over 14 ft, 1 front and 2 rear over 16 ft.
Can oversize loads travel at night or on weekends in Virginia?
Sunrise to sunset; no permitted travel within city or town limits 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.; permits not valid from noon the weekday before 6 listed holidays.
How much does a Virginia oversize permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Virginia state fee, which depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each move. All provinces and states