[Amended 6-11-2003]
The following vehicles shall be exempt from
weight limit restrictions posted pursuant to this article:
A. Any two-axle vehicle while delivering home heating
fuel.
B. Any vehicle while engaged in highway maintenance or
repair under the direction of the state or Town.
C. Any emergency vehicle while responding to an emergency.
D. Any school transportation vehicle while transporting
students.
E. Any public utility vehicle while providing emergency
services or repairs.
F. Any vehicle whose owner or operator holds a valid
permit from the Select Board or the Maine Department of Transportation
(MDOT) as provided herein. Said permit must be carried in the vehicle
for the exemption to apply.
G. Any empty vehicle driven by a resident of the road
traveling to or from his place of residence.
[Amended 6-12-2024 ATM
by Art. 12]
Any violation of this article shall be a civil
infraction subject to a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $4,000.
Each violation shall be deemed a separate offense. In addition to
any fine, the Town may seek restitution for the cost of repairs to
any damaged way or bridge and reasonable attorney fees and costs.
Prosecution shall be in the name of the Town and be brought in the
Maine District Court.