For the purposes of this division, the following terms shall have the following meanings ascribed to them:
Any self-propelled or towed vehicle used on public highways in commerce to transport passengers or property when:
The vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of 10,001 or more pounds;
The vehicle is designed to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver; or
The vehicle is used in the transportation of hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placarding under regulations issued by the Secretary under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. App. 1801-1813).
Any quantity, group, form or class of material designated as hazardous material in any official publication of the Secretary of Transportation of the United States under the authority of 27 U.S.C.A., section 1803 (1976) as amended.
(2001 Code, sec. 12.1101; Ordinance adopting Code)
The city manager, chief of police, fire chief and/or chief of emergency services shall issue or cause to be issued a citation or complaint against any such person, firm, company, association, agency, partnership or corporation in violation of any of the unlawful acts described in this division. Any person, firm, company, association, agency, partnership, or corporation found guilty of such unlawful act or acts shall be subject to a fine in accordance with the general penalty provision found in section 1.01.009 of this code. Each day such a violation continues shall be considered a separate offense.
(2001 Code, sec. 12.1106)
A person commits an offense if a person drives, operates or moves, or causes or permits to be driven, operated or moved, on any public street within the city, any vehicle or combination of vehicles contrary to any of the regulation contained in this division.
(2001 Code, sec. 12.1102)
A listing of restricted truck routes on specific streets shall be maintained on file in the office of the city secretary.
(2001 Code, sec. 12.1103)
Except as provided below, no person shall operate or cause to be operated any commercial motor vehicle on any public street within the city designated as a restricted truck route:
(1)
Emergency vehicles.
The operation of emergency vehicles upon any street within the city.
(2)
Public utility vehicles.
The operation of vehicles owned or operated by the city, a public utility or any person hired on behalf of the city or public utility while engaged in the performance of their duties that requires the use of a public roadway designated as a restricted truck route.
(3)
Detour points.
The operation of a commercial motor vehicle along any officially established detour route using a restricted truck route.
(4)
Public service vehicles.
The operation of vehicles by or on behalf of the city for solid waste collection or similar public service.
(5)
Motor buses.
The operation of a motor bus for the purpose of transporting people for hire upon a regular schedule over a defined route or for transportation of children to and from school functions or for the transportation of persons to and from church functions.
(6)
Commercial destinations.
The operation of a commercial motor vehicle upon a restricted truck route when the commercial destination or point of origin requires. The operator of any such vehicle shall carry evidence of its last stop or of its immediate destination in order for this exception to apply.
(2001 Code, sec. 12.1104)
The city manager or his designee shall designate the restricted truck routes and maintain the [listing of] specific streets in accordance with section 12.07.034 of this division. The city manager or his designate shall erect appropriate signs or markings to designate the restricted truck routes.
(2001 Code, sec. 12.1105)