Tennessee Code 55-7-103 – Reduction of maximum weight

(a) From January 15 to April 15 of each year, and at any other time when, by reason of repairs, weather conditions, or recent construction of the road, the maximum weight permitted would damage the road, the department of transportation may specify any lower maximum weight that, in the discretion of the department, is necessary in order to protect the streets, roads, highways, or other public thoroughfares from unnecessary injury or damage.

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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 55-7-103

Department: means the department of revenue. See Tennessee Code 55-1-111
Road: includes public bridges and may be held equivalent to the words "county way" "county road" or "state road". See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105

(b) Notice of a reduction in weight of load shall be given by the department by posters posted at the termini of the road and all detours for one (1) week before the reduction of load becomes effective.

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