A. Reduced Weight Limits Due To Certain Conditions: Whenever by reason of deterioration, rain, snow, or other climatic conditions wherein county highways may be damaged or destroyed due to the weight limits in section 6-3-2 of this title, the superintendent of highways may restrict the gross weight of vehicles operating on said highways to the following limitations: (1983 Code § 12-23)
1. Maximum Allowable Gross Weights:
2 axles with single rear tires | 8,000 pounds |
2 axles with dual rear tires | 18,000 pounds |
2 axle farm wagons or fertilizer wagons | 9,000 pounds |
3 or more axles, dual rear tires | 33,000 pounds |
2. Maximum Allowable Axle Weight For High Floatation Applicators:
Axle with 1 tire | 9,000 pounds |
Axle with 2 tires | 18,000 pounds |
Note: In no case shall the GVW exceed 33,000 pounds.
3. Special Weight Limits And Exceptions:
Garbage trucks: weight limits are in accordance with section 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/15-111.
Heating fuel, propane, etc.: trucks are limited to 50 percent of maximum hauling capacity.
Concrete trucks: 3 axle, wide tires – GVW not to exceed 33,000 pounds or (3.0 cy).
Exceptions: Weight limits do no apply to school buses, emergency vehicles, snow removal/ice control vehicles, or utility vehicles providing emergency services. (Ord. 01-02-005, 1-15-2002)
The above restrictions of this subsection apply for a total of not to exceed ninety (90) days in any one calendar year. (1983 Code § 12-23)
B. Notice Of Limits Posted: The limitations established in this section and section 6-1-3 of this chapter shall be set forth on appropriate signs to be placed upon county highways by the superintendent of highways. (1983 Code § 12-24)
C. Penalty:
1. Penalty Pursuant To Statute; Limitation: Any person violating any provisions of this section and section 6-1-3 of this chapter shall be fined in accordance with the schedule set forth in 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/15-113(a) as now in force and as may hereafter be amended, which is hereby adopted and incorporated into this section, except that no fine under this section shall exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
2. Disposition Of Fines: Fines collected under this section and section 6-1-3 of this chapter shall be remitted to the county treasurer to be placed into an appropriate fund at the discretion of the Lee County board. (1983 Code § 12-25)
D. User Fees:
1. There is hereby established user fees as depicted in the table below for the issuance of each permit to operate or move a vehicle over or across any highway on the Lee County Highway system of a weight of vehicle or load that exceeds maximum weight specified in section 15-111 of the Illinois Vehicle Code or the gross weight listed in the table below, which ever condition is more restrictive.
Number of Axles | Gross Weight in Pounds | Permit Fee |
2 | 40,000 | $10 |
3 | 60,000 | $10 |
5+ | 80,000-120,000 | $10 |
5+ | 120,000-180,000 | $50 |
5+ | 180,000-200,000 | $200 |
5+ | 200,000 + | $250 |
2. There is hereby established a user fee of ten dollars ($10.00) for the issuance of a permit to operate or move a vehicle over or across any highway on the Lee County highway system with a total length over sixty-five (65) feet but less than one hundred (100) feet.
3. There is hereby established a user fee of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for the issuance of each permit to operate or move each vehicle or load over or across any highway on the Lee County highway system with a total length that exceeds one hundred (100) feet.
4. There is hereby established a user fee of ten dollars ($10.00) for the issuance of each permit to operate or move each vehicle or load over or across any highway on the Lee County highway system with a width or height that exceeds the maximum specified height or width in the applicable section of the Illinois Vehicle Code. (Ord. 11-19-002, 11-19-2019)