Avoid Highway Tickets: Learn the Laws - Virginia

Virginia Law

Crossing state lines comes with the exhilaration of adventure as well as a new set of laws. We are here to inform and help you avoid tickets. Check in each week to learn about the Rules of the Road.

Towing an RV or Vehicle in Virginia:

Max tow speed: 55

 Trailer Brakes: 3000 lbs  

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Allowance: federal bridge formula

 Allowed to triple tow: no

  Height: 13 ½’

 Width: 8’

Safety Devices Required: Chains, Breakaway

  Combined length: 65’  

Virgina Cell phone laws: Cell phone ban on drivers under the age of 18, texting ban on all drivers. For more information on cell phone laws visit the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety online.  

For information on Virginia travel and traffic info visit 511Virginia.org, a service of the Virginia Department of Transportation.

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Bill (Virginia)

May. 23, 2011 - 06:46 PM

Did a lot of research before buying my 102 (8.5 ) Motorhome. The law in Viginia is 102 . See http://www.dmv.state.va.us/webdoc/pdf/dmv109.pdf

Rob (Penna.)

Dec. 07, 2010 - 03:14 PM

I understand there are reciprocity agreements between the states with the exception of DE. Does that pertain to towing also or just auxiliary brakes? If not does it include the length of towbar of towing equipment?

Rob (Penna.)

Dec. 06, 2010 - 11:55 PM

How often are these laws really enforced. I have been through MD a state that has some what I consider ridiculous laws and been past many a trooper and never been stopped. Knock on wood.

Bill Whetstone

Dec. 03, 2010 - 10:35 AM

That may be a misprint, If that were the case, I don't think RV dealers could sell 8'6" RV's in the state, and we all know that is not true. However, having driven an RV through VA, (eastern VA), i do my bet to avoid it. Bridges, tunnels, traffic etc, horrendous.

D (Finksburg)

Dec. 02, 2010 - 10:27 PM

So... that that mean most of the RV sold cannot drive through VA since they are over 8-ft wide??