Polk County |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 11.5. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS |
Article II. SIZE AND WEIGHT LIMITS |
§ 11.5-21. Tilt trailer used in hauling.
The following provisions shall apply to tilt trailers for use in hauling:
(a)
Height 14 feet maximum:
(1)
Movement permitted daylight hours only, all days.
(2)
Blanket permits permissible.
(b)
Length 55 feet maximum:
(1)
Movement permitted daylight hours only, all days.
(2)
Blanket permits permissible.
(3)
Lengths in excess of fifty-five (55) feet will not be issued.
(c)
Width 10 feet maximum:
(1)
Movement permitted daylight hours only, all days.
(2)
Blanket permits permissible.
(d)
Width 12 feet maximum: Movement permitted daylight hours, weekdays only, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Widths greater than twelve (12) feet will not be permitted.
(e)
Weight single axle: Gross of twenty-four thousand (24,000) pounds may be considered for trailer and load, excluding weight of truck. See general requirements for capacity of truck and safety measures.
(f)
Tandem axles: Gross weight of thirty-two thousand (32,000) pounds may be considered for trailer and load, excluding weight of truck. See general requirements for capacity of truck and safety measures.
(g)
Special attention general requirements: To be pulled by truck with a minimum of two-ton rated capacity; electrical or suitable power brakes required on trailer; safety chains; stop lights and turn signals; speed restricted to twenty-five (25) miles per hour.
(Ord. No. 73-5, § 7)