II. Road Restriction: Reduction in Weights
Purpose:
To establish guidelines as to what gross axle weights and gross vehicle weights will be enforced during the spring of the year when streets break up due to frost leaving the ground or any other time of the year when the street section is insufficient to handle the weights.
Policy Statement:
As authorized by section 8-0924 of the City of Fargo Municipal Code, the City of Fargo will reduce allowable weights on streets under their jurisdiction that may become seriously damaged or destroyed by reason of deterioration, rain, snow, or other climatic conditions.
Procedure:
A. Listed below are the restricted highway classifications, restricted gross axle weights, and restricted gross vehicle weight limits on City streets. Weight limits may vary.
|
Class
|
Single Axle
|
Tandem Axle
|
3 or More Axle
Groupings
|
Gross Vehicle
Weight
|
| Class A |
18,000 lbs |
32,000 lbs |
14,000 lbs per axle
not to exceed 42,000
lbs gross weight on
divisible loads |
105,500 lbs |
| Class 1 |
15,000 lbs |
30,000 lbs |
12,000 lbs per axle
not to exceed 36,000
lbs gross weight on
divisible loads |
80,000 lbs |
| Class 2 |
12,000 lbs |
24,000 lbs |
10,000 lbs per axle
not to exceed 30,000
lbs gross weight on
divisible loads |
65,000 lbs |
| Class 3 |
Cars and empty trucks only |
B. A fee shall be added to all overweight permits issued on restricted streets as outlined in the overweight fee schedule. (See Appendix C)