Virginia legal term
Gross weight in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Gross weight” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Gross weight” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Gross weight" means the aggregate weight of a vehicle or combination of vehicles and the load thereon. (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-100)
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