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Virginia Road Conditions (800)367-7623-Road conditions http://virginiadot.org/projects/default.asp (Road construction map) http://www.511virginia.org/ (Road conditions map) VIRGINIA PILOT CAR REGULATIONS When Permit Is Needed Over 8'6" wide Over 13'6" high Trailer over 48' long Special Information Needed Trailer serial #, need intersecting routes if origin and destination is inside VA plus county need federal id #
Times Of Movement Normal times of travel for permitted loads: ½ hr. after sunrise to ½ hr. before sunset; M-Sat.; No Sunday travel No travel on holidays observed in state: New Year’s, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Curfews in corporate limits of cities/towns: 7-9am & 4-6pm except for
over height only or overweight only or combination Loads exceeding 8’6” in width but less than 12’/14’ in height/125’ in length/115,000 lbs. GVW may travel on Sat. 1/2 hour after sunrise to noon. No travel after noon on Saturday. No Sunday travel. No travel on the following holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Curfews will be attached to permits for special conditions travel. When Pilot/Escort Vehicle is Required http://www.dmv.state.va.us/webdoc/commercial/mcs/index.asp On 2- lane highways: Width over 10' on all 2&3 lane-1 front Over 12' wide or over 75' long need amber flashing lights or escorts with amber flashing lights, Width over 12': Through Big Walker Tunnel & East River Mt. Tunnel- 1 rear Length over 85'-1 front Height-permittee is responsible for all horizontal & vertical clearances, routes determine escort needs Width over 14'7"-2 (front & rear on some routes) On 4-lane/interstate highways: Width over 10', length over 75', height under & over 14'6" all depend on routes
Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle Signs (visible day or night) must identify the type of load being escorted (i.e. “Wide Load”/”Oversize Load”/”Overdimensional Load”/”Overwieght Load”). Signs must have black letters 10”x1½” & must be 60” long x 12” high. Lights: Must have flashing amber lights w/ strobe or rotating sealed beam; 5” dia. base; min. 4” lens height.
Requirements for Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator Virginia certification mandatory for all escort drivers regardless of residency for loads 12’-14’ wide. Multiple-choice questions on Escort Driver’s Test based on Virginia Driver’s Manual & Virginia Hauling Permit Manual Test may be taken at any of the 14 DOH offices Re-testing required to remain certified before expiration date on back of certification card. DMV website: www.dmvnow.com(for locations of customer service centers); ph: (866)368-5463/(800)435-5137 Transportation Safety Training Center 1312 W. Main St. PO Box 843023 Richmond, VA 23284-3023 (804)828-6235; fax: (804)828-1848
