Chapter 10.24
VEHICLE WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Sections:
10.24.010 Use of city streets restricted when.
10.24.020 Gross load per tire.
10.24.030 Effective date – Sign posting required.
10.24.040 Exempt vehicles – Special permit required.
10.24.050 Violation – Penalty – Liability for damage.
10.24.010 Use of city streets restricted when.
When in the opinion of the street superintendent any city street will be seriously damaged or destroyed by reason of rain, snow, freezing and thawing, climatic, or other conditions, unless the operation of motor vehicles thereon is prohibited, restricted, or limited as to the weight thereof, no person shall operate any motor vehicle upon such city street other than as provided in this chapter. [Ord. 295B, 1984.]
10.24.020 Gross load per tire.
Whenever in the opinion of the street superintendent limits as to the weight of motor vehicles should be imposed, the following load limitations shall apply:
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Conventional Tires |
Tubeless or Special with 0.5 Marking |
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Size |
Gross Load |
Size |
Gross Load |
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Tire Width |
Each Tire |
Tire Width |
Each Tire |
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7.00* |
1,800 lbs. |
8-22.5* |
1,800 lbs. |
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7.50 |
1,800 lbs. |
9-22.5 |
1,900 lbs. |
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8.25 |
1,900 lbs. |
10-22.5 |
2,250 lbs. |
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9.00 |
2,250 lbs. |
11-22.5 |
2,750 lbs. |
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10.00 |
2,750 lbs. |
11-24.5 |
2,750 lbs. |
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11.00** |
3,000 lbs. |
12-22.5** |
3,000 lbs. |
* and under.
** and over.
[Ord. 295B, 1984.]
10.24.030 Effective date – Sign posting required.
The emergency load limitations imposed by this chapter shall become effective upon the erection and maintenance by city personnel of signs designating such limitations at the corporate limits of the city on South Market Boulevard, Interstate Avenue, S.W. 13th Street, West Main Street, N.W. National Avenue, North National Avenue, N.W. St. Helens Avenue, N.E. Coal Creek Road, S.W. Salsbury Avenue and S.W. 20th Street, and shall remain in full force and effect until such signs are removed by city personnel. [Ord. 295B, 1984.]
10.24.040 Exempt vehicles – Special permit required.
A. When the use of motor vehicles upon any city street is prohibited, restricted, or when any emergency load limitation is in effect, the use of school buses, emergency vehicles, and motor vehicles transporting perishable commodities or commodities necessary for the health and welfare of local residents may be permitted by the street superintendent.
B. Persons desiring to operate such vehicles by permission shall request a special permit from the street superintendent, which permit shall specify time of movement, specific route information, or weight limitation in excess of that defined in this chapter, and may be issued only in those instances where an immediate threat to the public health and welfare exists. [Ord. 295B, 1984.]
10.24.050 Violation – Penalty – Liability for damage.
Any person operating a motor vehicle in violation of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a traffic infraction and shall be punished by an assessment of a monetary penalty not to exceed $250.00. In addition thereto, or in the alternative, any person operating a motor vehicle in violation hereof shall be liable in a civil action for any damage occasioned to any city street. [Ord. 295B, 1984.]