What is VDOT 511?

Using state-of-the-art technology, 511 provides users with real-time, accurate traffic information from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) about road conditions, traffic congestion, and highway construction anywhere you are, anytime you need it.

Are trucks allowed on parkways in Virginia?

Restrictions on Federal Highways Various federally maintained highways in Virginia prohibit trucks or commercial vehicles. These are the Blue Ridge Parkway (southwest Virginia), Skyline Drive (northwest Virginia), George Washington Memorial Parkway (D.C. area) and the Colonial Parkway (Williamsburg).

Are there speed cameras in Virginia?

Virginia has been resistant. The General Assembly passed a law in 2020 allowing speed cameras only near school and highway work sites. (Red light cameras are a whole other thing.

Can trucks drive in left lane in VA?

Can they use the left lane? They often cannot, under Virginia law. If the speed limit is a minimum of 65 mph and the highway has more than two lanes, they have to stay in the middle or the right lane. They can’t use the left lane.

Does Virginia have a bridge law?

No vehicle can travel on Virginia highways with a single axle weight in excess of 20,000 pounds, tandem axle weight in excess of 34,000 pounds, or a gross weight in excess of 80,000 pounds. Maximum gross weight is determined by the number of axles and the distance between the first and last axles.

Are speed traps legal in Virginia?

Legality. Speed traps are legal and prominent in Virginia traffic enforcement tactics. Virginia is proud of the fact that it’s among the top 10 states with the lowest highway death rates per 100M miles traveled.

How do I know if a speed camera caught me?

There’s no way to check if you’ve been caught speeding, you will have to wait and see if you receive notice from the local police force in the post, which you should receive within 14 days.

Are vans allowed in the fast lane?

The general rule is that vans must travel 10mph less than cars on main roads, but in towns and cities a van can still travel at the 30mph limit, the same as a car. On single-carriageway roads displaying the national speed limit sign, vans are limited to 50mph.

Can tractor trailers drive in the left lane VA?

Rules Against Trucks Using the Left Lane in California It is against the law for commercial trucks, 18-wheelers, big rigs and vehicles towing trailers to drive in the lane farthest to the left on an undivided highway with at least two lanes of same-direction traffic in California.

How far back can my tandems be?

When the distance between the first axle of your tandems is 35 feet from the rear axle on your tandems to the last axle of your trailer tandems, you will have to reduce the amount of weight that you load onto your truck.

Can you double tow in VA?

I’m fully aware that double towing in VA is illegal. I know that when stopped the LEO will make you leave one trailer and continue on without it. I’m wondering if that’s the only consequence. Does anyone know if you are ticketed, fined, is it considered a moving violation or an equipment violation, etc?

Can you go 5 over the speed limit in Virginia?

In Virginia, you can definitely be pulled over for going only five miles per hour over the limit. In general, police officers are not going to pay much mind to anyone who is driving below five miles per hour over the limit, but technically anything over the speed limit is a ticketable offense.

How long does a speeding ticket in Virginia stay on your record?

Virginia Code §46.2-870 through Virginia Code §46.2-875 sets the speed limits on highways and other Virginia roads. Depending on how fast a person is speeding, he may be assessed up to six demerit points and have the conviction remain on his driving record for 11 years.

Can you simulate traffic on Google Maps?

Check traffic now & later Search for a destination, or tap a place on the map. At the bottom, tap Directions. At the bottom, tap the white bar to display: The current traffic on your route.

Does Google Maps take traffic into account?

Yes, Google Maps monitors traffic, and it has done so increasingly over time, using a growing array of data points, both public and private. Traffic sensors, such as radar, are used by both private companies and government agencies to gather traffic data from highways or major thoroughfares.