(a)
General rule. Over-posted-weight local traffic may exceed
posted weight limits unless the posting authority determines that an
over-posted-weight vehicle or vehicles being driven to or from a particular
destination or destinations are likely to damage the highway.
(b)
Vehicles determined likely to
damage highway. If the posting authority determines that one or more
over-posted-weight vehicles are likely to damage the highway, the posting
authority will so notify the registrants of the over-posted-weight vehicles or
owners of the destination or destinations, or both, and will also notify State
and local police. After 2 business days following delivery of the notice, or
after 5 days following mailing of the notice, such over-posted-weight vehicles
shall not exceed the posted weight limits except in accordance with the
provisions of §
189.4 (relating to use under
permit).
(c)
Proof of local
traffic status. The following types of documents will constitute
evidence that a vehicle is local traffic:
(1)
A bill of lading, shipping order or similar document which shows a destination
on the posted highway.
(2)
Certification by the permittee or an official of a permittee company on the
company letterhead describing the local traffic nature of the activity which
the vehicle is engaged in.
