(A) Proper vehicle loading. No vehicle shall be driven or moved on any roadway in the city unless the vehicle is so constructed or loaded as to prevent any of its load from dropping, shifting, leaking, blowing, or otherwise escaping therefrom, except that sand may be dropped only for the purpose of securing traction, or water or other substances may be sprinkled on the road surface for cleaning or maintenance purposes.
(B) Covering loads on vehicles. It is the duty of every owner and driver, jointly and severally, of any vehicle hauling upon any public road or highway in the city, dirt, sand, gravel, silica, or other similar aggregate, refuse, garbage, debris, or yard trash, and tree branches, to prevent such material from falling, blowing, or in any way escaping from such vehicle. Covering and securing loads with a close-fitting tarpaulin or other appropriate cover of adequate size is required. All loads shall be covered when vehicle is in motion.
(C) Vehicular spillage. Any person operating a vehicle traveling on a public right-of-way from which any objects have fallen or escaped causing unsightly litter, potential obstruction to motorists, or damage to vehicles, or physical damage, shall immediately cause the public property to be cleaned of debris or litter or shall pay for any clearing costs incurred by the city.
(D) Vehicular identification. All commercial vehicles which transport yard trash, construction materials, and other loose materials such as dirt and sand within the city must be identified by lettering on both sides of the vehicle showing the name of person or company, address, and phone number of owner.
('74 Code, § 11-2(b)) (Ord. 91-24, passed 9-19-91)