Chief Patron: Deeds
Reduction of Bridge Weight (language only)

Item 448 #1s

Language

Page 532, following 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, Code of Virginia, 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 to facilitate seamless notification of businesses 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 receiving proper notification."