(A) Weight restrictions.
(1) The maximum weight permitted on all village roads shall be 80,000 pounds, except as otherwise designated.
(2) Unless authorized in this schedule, it shall be unlawful to operate a motor vehicle on any non-designated village road with a gross weight, including load, in excess of the maximum weight limits or in excess of special weight limits provided for by ordinance and signposted, without having first obtained an overweight permit from the Chief of Police or designee.
(B) Application for overweight and overdimension permits. Applications for all overweight and overdimension permits shall be submitted in the method and form required by the Chief of Police or designee and shall include at a minimum:
(1) The type of vehicle;
(2) The weights and dimensions of the vehicle(s);
(3) The description of the load;
(4) The requested route to be taken by the vehicle;
(5) The destination of the vehicle within the village; and
(6) The name of the carrier, if different than the applicant.
(C) Issuance of overweight and overdimension permits. Upon receipt of a completed application and proof of payment of the fee, the Chief of Police or designee may issue an overweight or overdimension permit, subject to the following conditions:
(1) In consideration of seasonal or other time limitations, the Chief of Police or designee may restrict the number or time of daily trips authorized by each permit, as is consistent with the public safety.
(2) In establishing the routes to be traveled, the Chief of Police or designee may establish the route consistent with public safety, taking into consideration existing traffic, the character of the road or roads and the configuration of the terrain.
(3) All permits shall be nontransferable and shall be valid only for the applicant or his or her agent or employee and the specific vehicle listed on the application.
(4) Every permit shall be carried in the vehicle in paper or electronic form to which it refers and shall be open to inspection by any police officer, or agent of the village.
(5) No refunds of the permit fee shall be made to the applicant following the issuance of a permit.
(6) The applicant shall comply with all township, village, county and state statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules and requirements.
(7) Altering or falsifying a permit will revoke the applicant's permit privileges for 12 months.
(8) The Chief of Police or designee is authorized to create and amend reasonable provisions for permits.
(D) Fee schedule for permits. Overweight permits for an overweight vehicle, including load, may be applied for and may be granted per the fee schedule as set forth in this section.
(1) Limited continuous operation (LCO) overweight permits. LCO permits are issued to a single power unit and may tow or carry non-divisible, interchangeable loads for the duration of the permit. The maximum gross weight for any LCO permit is 120,000 pounds.
(a) Permits for limited continuous operation shall be based on the following fee schedule:
Daily ($100) | Expires at 11:59 p.m. the date of issue |
Weekly ($250) | Valid for seven days from the requested date and time of issuance. |
Monthly ($500) | Valid for 30 days from the requested date and time of issuance. |
(b) Other loads. Permits for non-divisible overweight movements shall be based on the following fee schedule:
OVERWEIGHT PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
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Weight (With Load) | Single Trip** | Round Trip*** |
Up to 100,000 lbs. | $75 | $150 |
100,001-120,000 lbs. | $100 | $200 |
120,001-150,000 lbs. | $125 | $250 |
Over 150,000 lbs. | $150 | $300 |
** Single trip. One move from the point of origin to the point of destination. Any additional stops between the point of origin and the point of destination are expressly prohibited. Single trip permits are valid for five days from the requested date and time of issuance. *** Round trip. Two trips over the same route in opposite directions. Any additional stops between the point of origin and point of destination (and reverse) are expressly prohibited. Round trip permits shall be valid for a period of time not to exceed ten days from the date of issuance. | ||
1. Overdimension only permits may be applied for and may be granted in the amount of $50 for single trips and $100 for round trips.
2. If a vehicle requires a permit due to excess weight and excess dimensions, permits for each such excess must be obtained before being operated on a village roadway.
(E) Penalty.
(1) Operation of vehicle without a permit. Whenever any vehicle is operated or movement made in violation of a permit issued in accordance with this Schedule, the person to whom such permit was granted, or the driver of such vehicle, is guilty of such violation and either, but not both, persons may be prosecuted for such violation as stated in this division (E). Any person, firm or corporation convicted of such violation shall be guilty of a petty offense and shall be fined for the first offense, not less than $50 nor more than $200 and, for the second offense by the same person, firm or corporation within a period of one year, not less than $200 nor more than $300 and, for the third offense by the same person, firm or corporation within a period of one year after the date of the first offense, not less than $300 nor more than $500 and the village shall not issue permits to the person, firm or corporation convicted of a third offense during a period of one year after the date of conviction for such third offense.
(2) Vehicle with a gross weight in excess of maximum weight limits on a non-designated road. Any person who violates this schedule operating a vehicle with a gross weight in excess of the maximum weight limits or in excess of special weight limits provided for by ordinance and signposted, without having first obtained an overweight permit from the Chief of Police or designee, in addition to any other fines and penalties as provided by law/ordinance, shall be fined a minimum of $500 and a maximum as provided by law; except that a vehicle with a gross weight in excess of 80,000 pounds may instead be subject to the fines and penalties as set forth in division (D)(1)(b)2. Prior to release of a vehicle with a gross weight in excess of the maximum weight limits on a non-designated road, a sufficient bond must be posted. Each occurrence shall constitute a separate offense.
(3) Vehicle with a gross weight in excess of prescribed weight limits. Any person who violates this schedule operating a vehicle with a gross weight in excess of prescribed weight limits, in addition to any other fines and penalties as provided by law/ordinance, shall be subject to the fines and penalties as follows:
(a) Weight. Whenever any vehicle is operated in violation of the provisions of ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 15-111, the owner or driver of such vehicle shall be deemed guilty of such violation and either the owner or the driver of such vehicle may be prosecuted for such violation. Any person charged with a violation of any of these provisions who pleads not guilty shall be present in court for the trial on the charge. Any person, firm or corporation convicted of any violation of ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 15-111, as enforced by the village, including, but not limited to, a maximum axle or gross limit specified on a regulatory sign posted in accordance with ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 15-111(g), in addition to any surcharge, court costs, and fees, shall be fined according to the following schedule:
POUNDS OVERWEIGHT | FINE |
POUNDS OVERWEIGHT | FINE |
Up to and including 2,000 | $100 |
From 2,001 through 2,500 | $270 |
From 2,501 through 3,000 | $330 |
From 3,001 through 3,500 | $520 |
From 3,501 through 4,000 | $600 |
From 4,001 through 4,500 | $850 |
From 4,501 through 5,000 | $950 |
From 5,001 or more | The fine shall be computed by assessing: $1,500 for the first 5,000 pounds overweight and $150 for each additional increment of 500 pounds overweight or fraction thereof |
* In addition, any person, firm or corporation convicted of four or more violations of ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 15-111 within any twelve-month period shall be fined an additional amount of $5,000 for the fourth and each subsequent conviction within the 12 month period. Provided, however, that with regard to a firm or corporation, a fourth or subsequent conviction shall mean a fourth or subsequent conviction attributable to any one employee-driver, ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 15-113(a). | |
(b) Width, height, length of vehicles. Whenever any vehicle is operated in violation of the provisions of ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, §§ 15-102, 15-103 or 15-107, the owner or driver of such vehicle shall be deemed guilty of such violation and either may be prosecuted for such violation. Any person, firm or corporation convicted of any violation of ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, §§ 15-102, 15-103 or 15-107, shall be fined for the first or second conviction an amount equal to not less than $50, nor more than $500, and for the third and subsequent convictions by the same person, firm or corporation within a period of one year after the date of the first offense, not less than $500, nor more than $1,000, ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 15-113(b).
(Ord. 3125, passed 12-18-17)