Del Mar Municipal Code Ch. 14.36 Truck Routes

A. The purpose of this Chapter is to regulate truck traffic on streets within the City. (Vehicle Code § 35701)

B. The provisions of this Chapter will be applied to State highways within the City only after approval of the California Department of Transportation. (Vehicle Code § 35702)

C. "Truck" as used in this Chapter means a commercial truck and trailer combination, a commercial tractor and trailer combination, or any truck in excess of 14,000 pounds.

(Ord. No. 508)

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a truck on City streets unless in accordance with an exception provided in this Chapter.

A. Trucks may be operated on streets which have been designated by resolution of the City Council as truck routes.

B. Any vehicle owned, operated, controlled or used by a public utility in connection with the construction, installation, operation, maintenance or repair of any public utility facility is not subject to the provisions of this Chapter. (Vehicle Code §§ 35701, 35704)

C. For the purpose of making pickups and deliveries, a person may operate a truck on a restricted street in accordance with Vehicle Code § 35703.

D. A person may operate an interstate truck on a route designated by the City when traveling to or from an interstate truck terminal. (Vehicle Code § 35401.5)