Chapter 10.24
VEHICLE LOAD RESTRICTIONS
Sections:
10.24.010 Severe emergency load restrictions.
10.24.020 Emergency load restrictions.
10.24.030 Public Works Director responsibilities.
10.24.040 Violation – Penalty.
10.24.010 Severe emergency load restrictions.
The following tire size and gross load schedule shall be utilized during severe load restrictions:
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SEVERE EMERGENCY LOAD RESTRICTIONS |
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CONVENTIONAL TIRES |
TUBELESS OR SPECIAL WITH .5 MARKING |
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Size |
Gross |
Size |
Gross Load |
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Tire Width |
Each Tire (pounds) |
Tire Width |
Each Tire (pounds) |
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7.00 |
1,800 |
8-22.5 |
1,800 |
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7.50 |
1,800 |
9-22.5 |
1,900 |
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8.25 |
1,900 |
10-22.5 |
2,250 |
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9.00 |
2,250 |
11-22.5 |
2,750 |
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10.00 |
2,750 |
11-24.5 |
2,750 |
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11.00 or over |
3,000 |
12-22.5 or over |
3,000 |
(Ord. 774 § 1, 1986)
10.24.020 Emergency load restrictions.
During emergency load restrictions:
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EMERGENCY LOAD RESTRICTIONS |
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CONVENTIONAL TIRES |
TUBELESS OR SPECIAL WITH .5 MARKING |
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Size |
Gross |
Size |
Gross Load |
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Tire Width |
Each Tire (pounds) |
Tire Width |
Each Tire (pounds) |
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7.00 |
1,800 |
8-22.5 |
2,250 |
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7.50 |
2,250 |
9-22.5 |
2,800 |
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8.25 |
2,800 |
10-22.5 |
3,400 |
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9.00 |
3,400 |
11-22.5 |
4,000 |
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10.00 |
4,000 |
11-24.5 |
4,000 |
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11.00 |
4,500 |
12-22.5 |
4,500 |
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12.00 |
4,500 |
12-25.5 |
4,500 |
(Ord. 774 § 2, 1986)
10.24.030 Public Works Director responsibilities.
The Public Works Director shall be responsible for determining when said restrictions should be imposed and which streets within the City should be posted. (Ord. 774 § 3, 1986)
10.24.040 Violation – Penalty.
A. Any person violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $250.00.
B. The owner or lessee of any motor vehicle involved in such act or omission is responsible therefor. Any person knowingly and intentionally participating in creating an unlawful condition of use is also subject to the penalties provided in this chapter for such unlawful act or omission. If the person operating the vehicle is not the owner or lessee of the vehicle, such person is fully authorized to accept the citation and execute the promise to appear on behalf of the owner or lessee. (Ord. 774 §§ 4, 5, 1986)