Ala. Code § 32-1-3 (1975) When Right to Use Highways May Be Restricted

• Library: Alabama Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions.
• Year: 2023
• Citation: Ala. Code § 32-1-3 (1975)

Local authorities may by ordinance or resolution...

The Department of Transportation in respect to state highways or roads designated as part of the state system of primary roads may prescribe loads and weights lower than the limits prescribed in Section 32-9-20 whenever in its or their judgment any road or part thereof, any bridge or culvert shall by reason of deterioration, rain, snow, or other climatic conditions be liable to be damaged or destroyed by vehicles. In such event there shall be erected and maintained proper signs designating the provisions of such additional restrictions, such signs to be placed at each end of that portion of highway affected thereby. After such signs have been erected, the operation of any vehicle contrary to its provisions shall constitute a violation of this title, and such violation shall be punishable as provided in this title.

Cite as Ala. Code § 32-1-3 (1975)

History: Acts 1927, No. 347, p. 348; Acts 1932, Ex. Sess., No. 58, p. 68; Code 1940, T. 36, §§79, 82.