[Ord. 218, 6/27/2005; Ord. 254A, 12/9/2013; Ord. 285, 3/11/2019; Ord. No. 301, 3/11/2024; Ord. No. 304, 1/6/2024]
1.
On the following bridges and streets or parts of streets, by authority granted by Section 4902(a) of the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S.A. §4902(a), it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to drive any vehicle or combination having a gross weight in excess of the maximum prescribed below for that bridge or street or part of street, as the case may be:
Street or Bridge | Between | Maximum Gross Weight |
|---|---|---|
California Road | East Pumping Station Road and Richlandtown Pike | 5 tons |
Morgan Creek Bridge on South Old Bethlehem Pike | Tollgate Road and Paletown Road | 15 tons |
Muskrat Road | Paletown Road and Rich Hill Road | 10,000 pounds |
Portzer Road | West Pumping Station Road and John Fries Highway | 5 tons |
Reservoir Road | PA 309 and California Road | 5 tons |
Rich Hill Road | Old Bethlehem Pike and Rockhill Road | 10,000 pounds |
Rockhill Road | Rocky Ridge Road and Rich Hill Road | 10,000 pounds |
2.
Any person operating a motor vehicle or combination upon a road or bridge in violation of a prohibition or restriction imposed under this section shall, upon conviction by a Magisterial District Justice, pay a fine consistent with the applicable section of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code in effect at the time of the violation. See the current applicable section of 75 Pa. C.S.A. §4902(g).
3.
Local traffic as defined herein may be exempted from the restrictions imposed under Subsection 1 of this section. However, if the Board of Supervisors determines that any local traffic is likely to damage the road, the Board of Supervisors will so notify the registrants of the motor vehicle or combination and will also notify the Township and State Police. After two business days following delivery of the notice, or after five days following the mailing of the notice, such local traffic vehicles shall not exceed the weight limits except in accordance with Subsection 4 of this section. 75 Pa. C.S.A. §4902(a) states: “School buses, emergency vehicles and vehicles making local deliveries or pickups may be exempted from restriction on the use of highways imposed under this subsection.”
4.
Individuals or entities wishing to temporarily operate vehicles in excess of established weight limits on restricted weight Township roads or operate vehicles which are otherwise prohibited on certain Township roads may apply for a permit to do so on a form provided by the Township. Said permit application will be referred to the Township Roadmaster, Public Works Director, Supervisor, Road Foreman, or other designated decision maker who shall:
A.
Place the issue on the agenda for a meeting of the Board of Supervisors; and
B.
Consult with the Township Engineer as necessary to determine the amount of security/bond to be posted by the applicant. The amount of security shall be calculated in accordance with Title 67, Chapter 189, of the Pennsylvania Code or its equivalent; and
C.
Present a recommendation to the Supervisors to include the amount of security to be posted by the applicant if the permit is approved.
No permit will be issued until the application is approved by the Board of Supervisors at a scheduled public meeting and, if required, security has been posted with the Township Secretary. The Board of Supervisors may, by resolution, delegate the authority to approve permits and set security to the Roadmaster or other official of the Township. |
All actions taken under the authority of this Section shall be taken in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, as found in Title 67 of the Pennsylvania Code. |