Effective: June 30, 2021
Latest Legislation: House Bill 74 - 134th General Assembly
(A) As used in this section, "weigh station" means a weigh station to which both of the following apply:
(1) The weigh station is under either the department of transportation's or the department of public safety's control and jurisdiction.
(2) The weigh station was permanently closed prior to the effective date of this section.
(B) The department of transportation in conjunction with the Ohio state highway patrol shall reopen two closed Ohio weigh stations for use as commercial motor vehicle parking in each year, beginning in 2021 and ending in 2024, for a total of eight. The director of transportation shall ensure that each such weigh station remains open and is clearly marked as being for overnight parking only and not for standard weight checks.
Last updated April 13, 2021 at 4:38 PM
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 55 | Roads-Highways-Bridges
Chapter 5529 | Roadside Improvements
Section 5529.01 | Lands Vacated or Abandoned Available as Roadside Parks.
Section 5529.02 | Reopen Closed Weigh Stations for Commercial Motor Vehicle Parking.
Section 5529.03 | Acquiring Land for Rest and Recreation Areas and Sanitary and Other Facilities.
Section 5529.04 | Implementing Federal Highway Beautification Act of 1965.
Section 5529.05 | License Plate Fees Used for Roadside Park Construction and Maintenance.
Section 5529.06 | Maintenance of Roadside Rest Areas.
Section 5529.07 | Interstate Rest Area Flags.
Section 5529.08 | Memorial Markers Listing Pows/mias at Any Improved Roadside Rest Area.
Section 5529.11 | Planting Trees and Shrubs May Be Permitted.