2 Del. Admin. Code § 2B.59

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 2B.59 - Weight Limit Signs (R12-1 through R12-5)

Option:

01 The Weight Limit (R12-1) sign carrying the legend WEIGHT LIMIT XX TONS may be used to indicate vehicle weight restrictions including load.

02 Where the restriction applies to axle weight rather than gross load, the legend may be AXLE WEIGHT LIMIT XX TONS or AXLE WEIGHT LIMIT XX LBS (R12-2).

03 To restrict trucks of certain sizes by reference to empty weight in residential areas, the legend may be NO TRUCKS OVER XX TONS EMPTY WT or NO TRUCKS OVER XX LBS EMPTY WT (R12-3).

03A (DE Revision) To restrict trucks of certain sizes by reference to the number of axles in residential areas, the legend may be NO TRUCKS OVER 2 AXLES EXCEPT LOCAL SERVICES (R12-3-DE).

04 In areas where multiple regulations of the type described in Paragraphs 1 through 3 are applicable, a sign combining the necessary messages on a single sign may be used, such as WEIGHT LIMIT XX TONS PER AXLE, XX TONS GROSS (R12-4).

05 (DE Revision) Posting of specific load limits may be accomplished by use of the Weight Limit symbol sign (R12-5 or R12-5-DE). A sign containing the legend WEIGHT LIMIT on the top two lines, and showing three (R12-5) or four (R12-5-DE) different truck symbols and their respective weight limits for which restrictions apply may be used, with the weight limits displayed to the right of each symbol as XX T. A bottom line of legend stating GROSS WT may be included if needed for enforcement purposes.

Standard:

06 If used, the Weight Limit sign (see Figure 2B-29) shall be located in advance of the applicable section of highway or structure.

Guidance:

07 If used, the Weight Limit sign with an advisory distance ahead legend should be placed at approach road intersections or other points where prohibited vehicles can detour or turn around.

2 Del. Admin. Code § 2B.59