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Federal regulations
Virginia has adopted Part 393 of the Federal Regulations.
Applicability
Part 393 applies to vehicles over 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating, or gross vehicle weight or gross combination weight, whichever is greater, and vehicles of any size used to transport hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placarding.
Backup alarms
Garbage trucks and highway maintenance vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more must be equipped with a backup alarm that meets specifications.
First aid kit
No requirements.
Mudflaps
With the exception of vehicles engaged in the hauling of logs, and tractor trucks, all vehicles exceeding a licensed gross weight of 40,000 lbs. must be equipped in the rear with suitable mudguards or fenders capable of substantially preventing the projection of water, rocks, dirt or other substances to the rear.
Studded tires
No tire may have any block, stud, flange, cleat, spike, or any other protuberance of any material other than rubber projecting beyond the tread surface of the tire.
Tire chains
Tire chains of reasonable size are allowed when required for safety because of snow, ice, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid.