The standards established by the state governing the maximum dimensions and weights of motor vehicles, and other characteristics and factors thereof, operating over the highways of and in the state, shall be and are hereby made applicable to and shall govern the maximum dimensions and weights of motor vehicles, and other characteristics and factors thereof, operating over any paved streets of and in the city, to the exclusion of any other standards or any other requirements respecting the subject matter. (Ord. 455, 11-21-1955)
The engineer may, at his discretion, upon application in writing and good cause being shown therefor, issue a special permit in writing, authorizing the applicant to operate or move a vehicle of a size or weight exceeding the maximum specified in this chapter upon any paved road within the city. No permit shall designate the routes to be traversed and may contain any other restrictions or conditions deemed necessary by said engineer, and may be cancelled at any time by the said engineer. Every such permit or a true copy thereof shall be carried in the vehicle to which it refers and shall be open to inspection by any peace officer of the city. (Ord. 455, 11-21-1955)
Any peace officer of the city having reason to believe that the weight of a vehicle load is unlawful is hereby authorized and empowered to weigh the same, either by means of portable or stationary scales, and may require that such vehicle be driven to the nearest scales in the event such scales are within two (2) miles. The said peace officer may then require the driver to unload immediately such portion of the load as may be necessary to decrease the weight of such vehicle to conform to the maximum allowable weights specified by this chapter. (Ord. 455, 11-21-1955)