§ 8-6.1. Decreases in Weight Limits for Local Streets.  


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  • The Public Works Director is hereby authorized, whenever traffic engineering studies or principles indicated for the safety or adequate flow of all modes of transportation, to decrease the weight limits for any street or portion of street which shall be effective when appropriate signage is erected giving notice thereof. It shall be unlawful for any owner, operator or driver of any motor vehicle whose gross weight exceeds three (3) tons except for those vehicles excepted by the California Vehicle Code, to drive, operate stop, stand or park such vehicles at any time upon such designated streets. The Public Works Director shall cause to be installed and maintained appropriate signage indicating the restrictions herein imposed in a manner which will serve to give notice thereof. Records detailing locations and restricted weights shall be maintained in the Public Works Department.

(Ord. No. 2537 § 77; Ord. No. 2973 N.S. § 7)