[Added 12-19-2005 by Order No. 2005-246]
A. 
A motor carrier carrying hazardous material required to be placarded or marked in accordance with 49 CFR 177.823 shall, on all public ways within the control of the City of Quincy, operate the vehicle over routes which do not go through or near heavily populated areas, places where crowds are assembled, tunnels, narrow streets or alleys, except where the motor carrier determines that:
[Amended 6-1-2020 by Order No. 2020-012]
(1) 
There is no practicable alternative;
(2) 
A reasonable deviation is necessary to reach terminals, points of loading and unloading, or facilities for food, fuel, repairs, rest or a safe haven; or
(3) 
A reasonable deviation is required by emergency conditions, such as a detour that has been established by a highway authority, or a situation exists where a law enforcement official requires the driver to take an alternative route.
B. 
Operating convenience is not a basis for determining whether it is practicable to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with Subsection A of this section.
The Commissioner of Public Works shall identify and mark those ways under the control of the City of Quincy which he determines go through or near heavily populated areas, places where crowds are assembled, tunnels, narrow streets or alleys upon which such motor carriers are prohibited from travelling unless pursuant to the exceptions identified in § 325-106A(1) to (3) above.
[Amended 6-1-2020 by Order No. 2020-012]
Any motor carrier subject to this article who violates § 325-106 shall be subject to a fine from the Quincy Police Department of $300 per violation.