The owner, driver, operator or mover of any vehicle over any street or alley of the city, and specifically vehicles of a load weight in excess of passenger automobiles and light delivery trucks, shall be responsible for all damages which streets or alleys may sustain as a result of the use thereof by such vehicles. This shall not be applicable to deterioration caused by normal vehicular use of such streets and alleys. The amount of such damage may be recovered in an action in the court of proper jurisdiction in the name of the city. (1990 Code § 14-111)