§ 20-12. No truck zones.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a truck of a size of more than one ton on any road or street where a sign has been erected stating "No truck route" by the parish giving notice thereof and prohibiting such operation.

(b)

This section shall not be applicable to any person driving a truck making a delivery or pickup merchandise, goods or equipment in an area where it would be necessary for the vehicle to use the road or street in the ordinary course of business nor shall it be applicable to the tractor portion of a tractor trailer vehicle. This section does not apply to trucks owned by any governmental agency; e.g. Drainage District, Water District, etc.

(c)

"No truck routes" will be established by a majority vote of the parish council.

(d)

Violation of this section will result in a fine of $100.000.00 on the first offense, $200.00 for the second offense and $500.00 for the third offense. "No Truck Route" signs shall state "Maximum Fine $500.00 — T.P. Ord. No. 93-21."

(e)

"No truck zones" must be declared or removed by ordinance of parish council-president government.

(Ord. No. 17-90, 6-11-90; Ord. No. 93-21, 6-28-93; Ord. No. 05-41, 8-22-05; Ord. No. 07-31, 4-16-07)