Effective: May 31, 1988
Latest Legislation: House Bill 409 - 117th General Assembly
The board of county commissioners may classify the county and township roads and bridges and all other roads and bridges within their respective counties, except state highways and bridges on state highways, with reference to the maximum weights and speeds permitted on such roads and bridges.
The classifications made by the board under this section shall not apply to vehicles of a weight of five tons or less for vehicle and load.
In making the classifications, the board shall take into consideration the nature of the roadbed, construction, and any other factors which are material in the proper classification of such roads and bridges.
The board shall make rules governing the weight of vehicle and load and the speed permitted on the several classes of roads and bridges.
Structure 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 5577.08 | 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.