CHAPTER 4
WEIGHT LIMITS/OVERSIZE DIMENSIONS

SECTION:

6-4-1: Purpose

6-4-2: Definitions

6-4-3: Maximum Weight/Dimension Oversize Limit

6-4-4: Exceptions

6-4-5: Posting Signs

6-4-6: Special Permit

6-4-7: Applications For Permit

6-4-8: Seasonal Weight Restrictions

6-4-9: Police Escorts

6-4-10: Suspension And Reinstatement

6-4-11: Penalties

6-4-1: PURPOSE:

The purpose of this chapter is to promote the safety of the general public and to help preserve the quality and integrity of the streets, roads, highways and public ways open to vehicular traffic to the general public within the jurisdiction of the village. Therefore, it is hereby declared that the regulations contained herein pertaining to maximum weight and loads and oversize dimensions of vehicles shall apply to all vehicles using the streets, roads, highways and public ways within the jurisdiction of the village. (Ord. 2019-12-03B, 12-3-2019)

6-4-2: DEFINITIONS:

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:

ANNUAL PERMIT:	A permit issued to a single truck, truck-tractor power unit, or piece of special mobile equipment which is valid for unlimited moves for a period not to exceed three-hundred and sixty-five (365) days from the date of issuance.
NON-DIVISIBLE:	A vehicle and load will be considered non-divisible when it meets the definitions found in 625 ILCS 5.0/1-148.8 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:	The Village of Sugar Grove Police Department.
PUBLIC WORKS:	The Village of Sugar Grove Public Works Department.
QUARTERLY PERMIT:	A permit issued to a single truck, truck-tractor power unit or piece of special mobile equipment which is valid for unlimited moves for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days from the date of issuance.
ROUND TRIP MOVEMENT:	Two trips over the same route in opposite directions. Round trip permits are valid for ten (10) consecutive days from the date of issuance.
SINGLE TRIP PERMIT:	One move from the point of origin to the point of destination. Any additional stops between the point of origin and the point of destination are expressly prohibited. Single trip permits are valid for five (5) consecutive days from the date of issuance unless otherwise directed by the Police Department.
VILLAGE:	The Village of Sugar Grove. (Ord. 2019-12-03B, 12-3-2019)