(A) It is unlawful for any person to drive or move, and for any owner to cause or permit to be driven or moved on any street in the city, any vehicle or combination of vehicles of a size and weight exceeding the limitations set forth in this subchapter or any vehicle or combination of vehicles which are not constructed or equipped as required by this subchapter.
(B) The provisions of this subchapter governing size and weight do not apply to any vehicle, combination of vehicles, article, machine or other equipment while being used by the federal government, the state or any county or city in the construction, maintenance or repair of public highways and streets or construction, maintenance or repair of any public utility, and at the immediate location or site of such construction, maintenance or repair.
(C) The provisions of this subchapter governing size and weight do not apply to any vehicle, combination of vehicles, article, machine or other equipment while being used by a contractor performing work for or moving materials for the federal government, state or any county or city in the construction, maintenance or repair of public highways and streets or construction, maintenance or repair of any public utility and at the immediate location or site of such construction, maintenance or repair.
(D) The provisions of this subchapter governing size and weight do not apply to any vehicle, combination of vehicles, article, machine or other equipment while being used by the federal government, state or any county, city, fire district or ambulance service in the performance of emergency services or training operations.
(E) The provisions of this subchapter governing size and weight do not apply to any vehicle, combination of vehicles, article, machine or other equipment while being used for the specific purpose of picking up or discharging goods at any business establishment or residence located on a street other than a designated truck route.
(F) The operation of any vehicle or combination of vehicles in violation of the provisions of this subchapter is prima facie evidence that the owner of such vehicle or combination caused or permitted it to be so operated.
(Prior Code, § 71.25) (Ord. 402, passed 3-12-2007) Penalty, see § 70.99