CHAPTER 66
LOAD AND WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS

 

66.01 Temporary Embargo	66.04 Load Limits on Bridges
66.02 Permits for Excess Size and Weight	66.05 Truck Routes
66.03 Load Limits Upon Certain Streets

 

66.01 TEMPORARY EMBARGO.

If the Council declares an embargo when it appears by reason of deterioration, rain, snow or other climatic conditions that certain streets will be seriously damaged or destroyed by vehicles weighing in excess of an amount specified by the signs, no such vehicles shall be operated on streets so designated by such signs.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.471 & 472)

66.02 PERMITS FOR EXCESS SIZE AND WEIGHT.

The peace officer may, upon application and good cause being shown therefor, issue a special permit in writing authorizing the applicant to operate or move a vehicle or combination of vehicles of a size or weight or load exceeding the maximum specified by State law or the City over those streets or bridges named in the permit which are under the jurisdiction of the City and for which the City is responsible for maintenance.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.473 & 321E.1)