Effective: May 31, 1988
Latest Legislation: House Bill 409 - 117th General Assembly
All rules as provided by section 5577.08 of the Revised Code shall be made by the board of county commissioners, at regular meetings, by a majority vote. Such rules shall be kept on file in the office of the board and open for inspection by the public.
At least two days before such rules become effective the board shall cause to be placed and retained on county and township highways classified under section 5577.08 of the Revised Code or sections thereof, and on any bridge classified under section 5577.08 of the Revised Code, at both ends and at any points of intersection, signs, of substantial construction, which will conspicuously indicate the limitations of weight of vehicle and load or speed which will be allowed on such highways or bridges.
It shall be unlawful to operate upon such highway or bridge a vehicle whose maximum weight or speed is in excess of the limitations prescribed. The expense of the purchase and erection of signs provided for in this section shall be paid from the county funds for the maintenance and repair of highways, bridges, and culverts.
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.