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(A) General rule. Local traffic may disregard the posted “NO TRUCKS” restriction unless the posting authority determines that a vehicle or vehicles being driven to or from a particular destination or destinations are likely to damage the highway.
(B) Vehicles determined likely to damage roadway. If the posting authority determines that one or more trucks or commercial vehicles are likely to damage the street, the posting authority will so notify the registrants of the vehicles or owners of the destination or destinations, or both, and will also notify the town police.
(C) Proof of local traffic status. The following types of documents will constitute evidence that a vehicle is local traffic:
(1) A bill of lading, shipping order or similar document, which shows a destination on the posted highway; and
(2) Certification by the permittee or an official of a permittee company on the company letterhead describing the local traffic nature of the activity, which the vehicle is engaged in.
(Prior Code, § 12-5-5)
Civil infractions shall be enforced by sanctions of at least $250 and not to exceed $2,500, plus any charge for service of process. Each violation shall be deemed a separate offense. In addition to any fine, the town may seek criminal restitution or civil damages for the cost of repairs to any damaged roadway or bridge and reasonable attorney fees and costs.
(Prior Code, § 12-5-7)