SB 1098
Initials JB/BM Page 1 Transmitted
ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
First Regular Session
Senate: TAT DP 5-2-0-0 | 3
rd
Read 29-0-1-0
House: TI DP 6-5-0-0 | 3
rd
Read 54-4-1-0-1
Final Pass: 24-4-2-0
SB 1098: truck routes; signage
Sponsor: Senator Carroll, LD 28
Transmitted to the Governor
Overview
Requires signs that prohibit the operation of or impose weight limitations on trucks or commercial
vehicles to be uniform and designed by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).
Outlines requirements for the signage and asserts that restrictions on highway use are not
enforceable if the signage does not meet the requirements of this act after January 1, 2024.
History
By ordinance or resolution for no more than 90 days a local authority may prohibit the operation
of a vehicle or impose weight restrictions on a vehicle to be operated on a highway in its
jurisdiction if the highway will be seriously damaged because of deterioration, rain, snow or other
climatic conditions if the use or weight of the vehicle is not restricted. The local authority enacting
the ordinance or resolution is required to erect and maintain signs stating the provisions of the
ordinance or resolution at each end of that portion of the highway. The ordinance or resolution is
not effective until the signs are erected and maintained.
A local authority may prohibit the operation of trucks or other commercial vehicles on highways in
its jurisdiction or may impose limitations as to the weight of vehicles on designated highways. The
restrictions are not enforceable until the local authority erects the proper signage.
The Director of ADOT (Director) has the authority granted to local authorities to determine by
resolution and to impose restrictions on the weight of vehicles operated on a highway under the
jurisdiction of ADOT. The restrictions are not effective until the proper signage is erected (A.R.S.
§ 28-1106).
Provisions
1. Requires signs that prohibit the operation of or impose weight limitations on trucks or
commercial vehicles to be uniform and designed by ADOT. (Sec. 1)
2. Directs the uniform signs to be placed near every intersection or junction with a traffic control
device along the designated highway. (Sec. 1)
3. Requires the signs to inform the public of the restrictions and to either direct the public to the
fastest route to leave the restricted route or inform the public of the distance that the route is
restricted. (Sec. 1)
4. Declares that restrictions on highway use are unenforceable on restricted routes after January
1, 2024, if the Director or local authority fails to erect or maintain signage that meets the
requirements of this act. (Sec. 1)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note