Calaveras County Municipal Code Ch. 10.20 Permit to Operate Vehicles of Excess Size and Weight

This chapter is adopted under and pursuant to the provisions of Sections 35700 and 35780 of the Vehicle Code of the state.

(Ord. 1045 § 37(b), 1978: Ord. 216 § 1, 1953).

The road commissioner of the county may, at his discretion upon application in writing and if good cause appears, issue a special permit in writing authorizing the applicant to operate or move a vehicle or combination of vehicles or special mobile equipment of a size or weight of vehicle or load exceeding the maximum specified in the Vehicle Code of the state, or to use corrugations on the periphery of the moveable tracks on a traction engine or tractor the propulsive power of which is not exerted through wheels resting upon the roadway but by means of a flexible band or chain or, under emergency conditions, to operate or move a type of vehicle otherwise prohibited under the provisions of the Vehicle Code upon any road or highway under the jurisdiction of the board of supervisors, and for the maintenance of which the county is responsible.

(Ord. 216 § 2, 1953).

The application for any permit authorized under this chapter shall specifically describe the vehicle or vehicles and load to be operated or moved and the particular roads or highways over which permit to operate is requested, and whether such permit is requested for a single trip or for continuous operation.

(Ord. 216 § 3, 1953).

The road commissioner of the county is authorized to issue or withhold any permit authorized under this chapter at his discretion; or, if such permit is issued, to limit the number of trips, or to establish seasonal or other time limitations within which the vehicle or vehicles described in the permit may be operated on the highways indicated, or otherwise to limit or prescribe conditions of operation of such vehicle or vehicles, when necessary to assure against undue damage to the road foundations, surfaces or structures, or to revoke said permit, for any reason, at his pleasure, and may require such undertaking or other security as he may deem necessary to protect the highways and bridges from injury, or to provide indemnity for any injury resulting from such operation.

(Ord. 216 § 4, 1953).

Every permit issued under this chapter shall be carried in the vehicle or combination of vehicles to which it refers and shall be open to inspection of any peace officer or traffic officer, any authorized employee of the county or any other officer or employee charged with the care and protection of such highways.

(Ord. 216 § 5, 1953).

It is a misdemeanor for any person to violate any of the terms or conditions of any special permit issued under this chapter.

(Ord. 216 § 6, 1953).