(A) It is unlawful for any person to drive or move on, upon or across, or for the owner to cause to knowingly permit to be driven or moved on, upon or across any highway any vehicle or vehicles of a size and weight exceeding the limitations stated in 625 ILCS 5/15-101 et seq., or otherwise in violation of 625 ILCS 5/15-101 et seq.
(B) The provisions of 625 ILCS 5/15-101 et seq. governing size, weight and load do not apply to equipment for snow and ice removal operations owned or operated by the city, or to implements of husbandry temporarily operated or towed in a combination upon a highway; provided, such combination does not consist of more than three vehicles or, in the case of hauling fresh, perishable fruits or vegetables from farm to the point of first processing, not more than three wagons being towed by an implement of husbandry, or to a vehicle operated under the terms of a special permit. The provisions of 625 ILCS 5/15-101 et seq. governing size and load do not apply to fire apparatus.
(625 ILCS 5/15-101)
(C) No person shall use the highways under the jurisdiction of the city in violation of weight and location restrictions and commercial vehicle restrictions set forth in any applicable ordinance.
(2000 Code, § 75.10) Penalty, see § 75.99
Statutory reference:
Power of city to regulate loads, see 625 ILCS 5/15-101 et seq.