Section 5577.02 | Operation of vehicle on highways in excess of prescribed weights forbidden.
(A) No person shall operate or move a trackless trolley, traction engine, steam roller, or other vehicle, load, object, or structure, whether propelled by muscular or motor power, over or upon the improved public streets, highways, bridges, or culverts in this state, that weighs in excess of the weights prescribed in sections 5577.01 to 5577.14 of the Revised Code, unless one of the following applies:
(1) The person has been issued a permit under section 4513.34 of the Revised Code;
(2) The person has been issued a permit under section 1509.06 of the Revised Code, and the person has entered into an agreement concerning maintenance and safe use of the roads, streets, and highways in accordance with division (A)(11)(b) of that section. The agreement shall be considered a permit for purposes of section 4513.34 of the Revised Code for any vehicle that is operated under the agreement that does not exceed the maximum vehicle dimensions, weight, and spacing between axles that is specified in the agreement. For any vehicle that exceeds the maximum vehicle dimensions, weight, and spacing between axles that is specified in the agreement, the person shall obtain a permit under section 4513.34 of the Revised Code with respect to that vehicle's operation to the extent otherwise required by law.
(B) The prohibition in this section applies regardless of whether the weight is moved upon wheels, rollers, or otherwise. Any weight determination shall include the weight of the vehicle, object, structure, contrivance, and load.
Last updated July 6, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Available Versions of this Section
- October 1, 1953 – House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly [ View October 1, 1953 Version ]
- June 30, 2021 – Amended by House Bill 74 - 134th General Assembly [ View June 30, 2021 Version ]
- September 23, 2026 – Amended by Senate Bill 219 - 136th General Assembly [ View September 23, 2026 Version ]