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Budget Amendments - HB1800 (Member Request)

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Chief Patron: Runion
Require Commnication Regarding Changes in Weight Limits (language only)

Item 447 #3h

Item 447 #3h

Transportation
Department of Transportation

Language

Page 532, after line 8, insert:

"I.  In the instance where there is a reduction in the prescribed weight of any vehicle or combination of vehicles passing over any bridge, or bridge constituting a part of the interstate, primary, or secondary system of highways, in addition to posting signage in accordance with § 46.2-1104, the Department shall notify all businesses thereof using the route for transportation purposes in the surrounding area of the reduction in prescribed weight via electronic, telephone or mail as well as posting in local media in all surrounding localities.  The Department shall continue to maintain an updated website, and related social media pages, and shall work with its local partners to develop an electronic communication list as well to facilitate seamless notification of all businesses thereof using the route for transportation purposes in the surrounding area.  Penalties shall only be issued in the case of businesses knowingly and repeatedly violating these reduction in prescribed weight measures, after having received proper notification."



Explanation

(This amendment is intended to ensure adequate notification is provided by VDOT when there is a change in the prescribed weight of any vehicle or combination of vehicles passing over any bridge.)