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Weight Limit Ordinance

TOWN OF MONKTON
NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION AND OF RIGHT TO PETITION

Notice is hereby given by the Town of Monkton Selectboard of the adoption on February 10, 2026 of an Ordinance for the Regulation of Vehicle Weight Limits on Town Highways.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The purpose of this ordinance is to give consideration to the safety and convenience of the general public and the protection of the town highway system by setting forth limitations intended to protect and to preserve the highways.

PRINCIPAL PROVISIONS
The principal provisions of the ordinance relate to the regulation and permitting of over weigh vehicles on Town Bridges and Highways.

LIST OF SECTION HEADINGS OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE:
ARTICLE I   Section 101. Jurisdiction
ARTICLE II   Section 201. Permit Application
Section 202 Town Weight Limits
ARTICLE III Section 301. Administrative Fees
Section 302, Fleet Permit – Administrative Fee
ARTICLE IV Section 401. Insurance
ARTICLE V Section 501. Posting of Permit
ARTICLE VI Section 601. Weigh Limits/State
ARTICLE VII Section 701. General 24,000 lb. Weight Limits
ARTICLE VIII Section 801. Special Weight Limits
Section 802 Temporary or Special Weight Restrictions
Section 803. Temporary Weight Limits November 15 to May 15
ARTICLE IX – EXCLUSIONS
Section 901. Town Construction
Section 902 Fire Vehicles
Section 903 Material Hauling Exemptions
Section 904 Farm Exemption
ARTICLE X – ENFORCEMENT
Section 1001. Civil Penalties
Section 1002. Fines/Waiver Fee
Section 1003. Civil Complaint
ARTICLE XI Full force and Effect
ARTICLE XII Section 1201. Effective Date

The full text of the proposed ordinance may be examined at the Town Offices during normal Town Office hours. Selectboard Chair Jessica Demeritt may be contacted at 802-453-3800 if there are questions concerning the ordinance.

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO PETITION: 24 V.S.A. § 1973 provides that not less than five percent (5%) of the qualified voters of the municipality may petition for a vote on the question of disapproving an ordinance if presented to the Board of Selectmen or the Town Clerk within sixty (60) days (before April 12) following the date of adoption of the ordinance by the Board of Selectman. Reference is made to 24 V.S.A. § 1973 for more particulars concerning this right to petition. If no petition is filed within this time period, the ordinance will become effective on April 12, 2026.

State Wide Salt Shortage

Town of Monkton Highway Department
To our neighbors — We are alerting you that the town has been notified of a Sate wide road salt shortage and there will be no further deliveries of road salt to our supply for the foreseeable future. The Monkton Highway Department crew will conserve remaining material and focus treatment on primary routes and emergency access. As a result, secondary streets and low-traffic areas may not be treated as frequently or may take longer to clear after storms.
• Important: Due to a State wide road salt shortage, the town will not receive any additional salt supplies at this time.
• What this means: The Highway crew will use remaining stock sparingly and prioritize sections of main roads and emergency routes. Lower-traffic areas may receive reduced or delayed treatment.
• Limit travel in severe weather, use caution on untreated surfaces, clear private walkways with sand/ash/grit or rock salt substitutes, and avoid calling emergency services for non-emergencies.
• Questions or concerns: Contact Trevor Currier (road foreman) at The Monkton Highway Department at 802-453-3263 or email at highway@monktonvt.com or the Monkton select board at selectboard@monktonvt.com
• We are expecting higher than normal emails/call volumes so please bear with us.
Please take the following steps to help keep our community safe:
● Reduce nonessential travel during and immediately after storms.
● If you must drive, slow down and allow extra stopping distance.
● Make sure to leave early and give yourself plenty of extra time for travel
● Check on neighbors who may need help clearing walkways or driveways.
Report urgent roadway hazards to the Highway Department at (802)-453-3263.
For emergencies, call 911.
Trevor Currier
Monkton Highway Department
(802)-453-3263
highway@monktonvt.com