Virginia Overweight Citation Program
A Virginia overweight citation is issued when a carrier is operating a vehicle on Virginia highways and the vehicle's weight exceeds the legal weight limit. The citation is directed to the owner, operator or other person(s) responsible for the overweight violation as determined by the officer. DMV is responsible for collecting payment for Virginia overweight citations and is not authorized by the Code of Virginia to waive or adjust a Virginia overweight citation.
Failure to make full payment or submit a written Notice of Elect to Contest Request to DMV within 21 calendar days of the offense date results in the suspension of your privilege to operate on Virginia highways and a $30 reinstatement fee is assessed. Your vehicles may be detained in Virginia until the total amount due is paid.
To challenge your Virginia overweight citation, you must submit a written Notice of Elect to Contest Request to DMV within 21 calendar days of the offense date. DMV will notify the officer and the appropriate court that you have contested the overweight citation and forward all paperwork necessary to place you on the court docket. You will receive a notification letter verifying that the overweight citation has been contested and confirming the date and time to appear in court.
The assessed amount on the Virginia overweight citation can be upheld, reduced or dismissed. Once your case is heard, a final case disposition is issued. The Code of Virginia requires the disposition to be satisfied within 30 calendar days after the trial date.
Failure to satisfy the final case disposition within 30 calendar days of the trial date results in the suspension of your privilege to operate on Virginia highways and a $30 reinstatement fee is assessed. Your vehicles may be detained in Virginia until the total amount due is paid.
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