§ 78-72. Weight limitations on streets, bridges and culverts.  


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  • (a)

    It shall be unlawful to operate any motor vehicle on any street in unincorporated Fulton County where the weight of such motor vehicle with or without load is in excess of the weight as limited by this article and where signs indicating such limitations are posted. Further, it shall be unlawful to drive any motor vehicle over a bridge or culvert in unincorporated Fulton County over the weight capacity shown on said bridge and/or culvert.

    (b)

    The driver and/or owner shall be liable to the county for any and all damages caused by driving an overweight motor vehicle over any street, bridge and/or culvert with a posted sign. These damages are in addition to any fine or punishment which may be assessed for violation of this article.

    State Law reference— Enforcement of load limits, O.C.G.A. § 32-6-27.

(Ord. No. 98-1059, 8-5-98)