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Alabamadriving inVirginia
Average — standard speed limits and enforcement

Virginia

Highway Speed
70 mph
Urban Speed
65 mph
Truck Parking
Limited
Inspection Level
High

Speed Limits

Truck speed limits in Virginia: Highway 70 mph, Rural 70 mph, Urban 65 mph. Same as passenger vehicles. Left lane: Trucks restricted from left lane on I-81 in designated areas.

Winter & Chain Laws

No mandatory chain law; chains permitted during winter weather in mountain areas Construction: Year-round construction; heavy on I-66, I-95, and I-81 corridors.

Restricted Routes

Blue Ridge Parkway, Skyline Drive, GW Memorial Parkway, Colonial Parkway all prohibit commercial vehicles; many restricted routes in Northern Virginia

Hours of Service & ELD

Standard federal HOS enforcement; VSP Motor Carrier Safety Unit ELD: Full federal ELD mandate compliance required.

Inspections & Enforcement

Moderate to high; VSP conducts regular inspections on I-81, I-95, and I-64 Drug testing: Federal DOT drug testing requirements apply.

Parking Availability

Limited in Northern Virginia; adequate along I-81 corridor; VDOT has expanded some rest area truck parking

Official Source

For the most current trucking regulations in Virginia, visit the official enforcement page at https://www.vsp.virginia.gov/safety-division/motor-carrier-safety/.

Law last updated: 2025-01Row last reviewed: Apr 17, 2026

Trucking regulations change frequently. Always verify current rules with the official state DOT or highway patrol before operating. This guide is for informational purposes only. Data reflects regulations as of early 2026.