Who Must Apply for IRP

Vehicles that qualify for apportioned registration fees include vehicles that:

• Travel in two or more IRP jurisdictions (including Virginia).
• Are used for transporting persons or property.
• Have a registered gross vehicle weight or actual weight in excess of 26,000 pounds (property carrying vehicle).
• Are a power unit with three (3) or more axles regardless of weight, including buses.
• Are used in combination and the actual weight of the combination exceeds 26,000 pounds.

Exempt Vehicles

Vehicles that are exempt from IRP registration include:

• Government-owned vehicles
• Trailers and semi-trailers
• Charter buses
• Vehicles displaying restricted plates such as equipment, dealer or farm plates.
• Recreational vehicles, such as motor homes, that are not used in connection with a business.