Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 5577 | Load Limits on Highways
Section 5577.045 | Fire Engine Weight Exemptions; Permits for Overweight Vehicles.

Effective: June 30, 2021
Latest Legislation: House Bill 74 - 134th General Assembly
(A) As used in this section, "fire engine" means a fire engine, fire truck, or other vehicle or apparatus belonging to or used by any municipal, township, or volunteer fire department, while in the discharge of its functions.
(B) Notwithstanding sections 5577.02 and 5577.04 of the Revised Code, a person may do both of the following without a written permit issued under section 4513.34 of the Revised Code:
(1) Operate a two-axle fire engine, with a front axle maximum weight of twenty-four thousand pounds and a rear axle maximum weight of thirty-three thousand five hundred pounds and a minimum wheelbase of fifteen feet, on all roadways in the state;
(2) Operate a fire engine with a maximum gross vehicle weight of eighty-six thousand pounds on the interstate highway system and within one road mile of an interstate highway system entrance or exit ramp.
(C) Notwithstanding section 4513.34 of the Revised Code, for any fire engine that requires a permit, the director of transportation or local authority shall do both of the following:
(1) Issue the permit at no cost to the municipal, township, or volunteer fire department;
(2) Issue a permit that expires five years after the date of issuance.
Last updated April 13, 2021 at 4:52 PM

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Ohio Revised Code

Title 55 | Roads-Highways-Bridges

Chapter 5577 | Load Limits on Highways

Section 5577.01 | Load Limits on Highways Definitions.

Section 5577.02 | Operation of Vehicle on Highways in Excess of Prescribed Weights Forbidden.

Section 5577.03 | Weight of Load - Width of Tire.

Section 5577.04 | Maximum Axle Load, Wheel Load, Gross Weights, for Pneumatic Tired Vehicles.

Section 5577.041 | Maximum Axle Load, Wheel Load, and Gross Weights for Solid-Tired Vehicles.

Section 5577.042 | Weight Provisions for Farm, Log and Coal Trucks and Farm Machinery.

Section 5577.043 | Permissible Weight Variations for Certain Vehicles.

Section 5577.044 | Weight Restrictions for Vehicles Fueled by Natural Gas.

Section 5577.045 | Fire Engine Weight Exemptions; Permits for Overweight Vehicles.

Section 5577.05 | Prohibition Against Violation.

Section 5577.06 | Prohibition Against Violation.

Section 5577.07 | Reduction of Weight and Speed During Times of Thaws and Moisture.

Section 5577.071 | Reduction of Weight of Vehicle or Load or Speed on Deteriorated or Vulnerable Bridge.

Section 5577.08 | Classification of Roads and Bridges by Board of County Commissioners.

Section 5577.081 | Surface Mining Vehicles Over Load Limit to Use Designated Roads.

Section 5577.09 | Rules - Signs.

Section 5577.10 | Statement of Gross Vehicle Weight.

Section 5577.11 | Wheel Protectors.

Section 5577.12 | Liability for Damages - Prosecution - Application of Moneys.

Section 5577.13 | Enforcement by Deputies.

Section 5577.14 | Notice of Arrest.

Section 5577.15 | Application of Size and Weight Provisions of Chapter.

Section 5577.99 | Penalty.