A. Limits Established: All vehicles operated on Village roads constructed of bituminous pavement over a gravel base shall be limited to a maximum weight of twelve thousand (12,000) pounds for any one axle; except, that such maximum weight shall be reduced to eight thousand (8,000) pounds for any one axle upon direction of the Village President, Superintendent of Roads, Deputy Superintendent of Roads, or any law enforcement official, if any such official finds that damage to the Village streets and roads will be probable from loads in excess of eight thousand (8,000) pounds on any one axle, due to weather or road conditions.
B. Exemptions From Provisions: The provisions of subsection A of this section shall not be applicable to trucks specifically equipped with a self-compactor, or an industrial roll off hoist and roll off container used exclusively for garbage or refuse operations, or to fire apparatus, vehicles used in snow and ice removal, or school buses.
C. Signs Posted: Regulatory signs providing notice of the weight limitations in this section shall be posted at appropriate locations. (1977 Code § 10-9-1; amd. 2004 Code)