There are two types of citations that are directed to the owner, operator or other person(s) responsible for the offense as determined by the issuing officer or agent. Those customers wishing to contest a citation must do so within 21 days of the issue date of the citation.

Overweight Citation:

A Virginia overweight citation is issued when a carrier is operating a vehicle on Virginia highways and the vehicle's weight exceeds the statutory weight limits per the Code of Virginia § 46.2-1133.

 

Motor Carrier Citation:

A Virginia motor carrier citation is issued when a carrier is in violation per the Code of Virginia § 46.2-613.1 of any of the following:

•Failure to obtain/display vehicle registration, title, or license plate.

•Non-compliance with Unified Carrier Registration (UCRA)

•Failure to pay vehicle registration fee or proper vehicle registration fee.

•Failure to obtain/display Operating Authority registration or operating after such registration is revoked, cancelled or suspended.

•Failure to obtain/display International Fuel Tax Agreement Credentials or operating after such credential have been revoked, cancelled or suspended.

•Exceeding size limitations

 

This section contains help for inquiring, making payment and establishing citations.