§ 54-65. Cargo vehicles.

(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Cargo vehicle means any motor vehicle designed or used primarily for the purpose of carrying cargo and having more than two axles, whether such axles are upon any single vehicle or of any combination of vehicle and trailer attached in tandem.

(b)

Routes designated. Cargo vehicle routes within the city shall be U.S. Highways 24 and 35 and state highways 17, 25 and 29 as presently located or as they may be relocated in the future.

(c)

Travel restricted. No cargo vehicle shall be moved upon any street or alley within the city, except on a truck route. Such cargo vehicle may drive upon any street in the city which lies upon the most direct route of a cargo vehicle from a cargo vehicle route to a point in which it is to deliver or pick up cargo, to its place of garagement, to a place for repairs or at the direction of a police officer and in following a duly marked detour of a truck route.

(d)

Erection of signs. The board of public works and safety is directed to cause appropriate signs to be erected notifying the public of cargo vehicle routes.

(Code 1974, § 13-42)

State law reference

Authority to prohibit vehicles on highways, IC 9-20-1-3.