STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of ________
________ County
The Town Board of the Town of ________, ________ County, Wisconsin, has the specific authority under
s. 349.15 (2), Wis. stats., to adopt this ordinance.
This ordinance, adopted by a majority of the town board on a roll call vote with a quorum present and voting and proper notice having been given, designates town highways as class “B” highways in the town as follows:
A.
The following town highways in the Town of ________ are designated class “B” highways subject to the weight limits set forth in
s. 348.16 (2), Wis. stats., unless increased by town ordinance: [list highways, and affected locations if only parts of highways are affected, specifically describing them].
B. The town chairperson, or his or her designee, shall place appropriate traffic signs on the above-described highways on or before the effective date of this ordinance.*
C.
No person may operate any vehicle on the above-noted highways in violation of the weight limits set forth in
s. 348.16 (2), Wis. stats. Upon conviction for a violation of this ordinance, the violator shall pay a forfeiture of not less than $_____ nor more than $_____, plus the applicable surcharges, assessments, and costs for each violation. Each trip in violation of this ordinance constitutes a separate offense. In addition, the town board may seek injunctive relief from a court of record to enjoin further violations.
This ordinance is effective on [publication or posting or ________ ___, 20__ (a specific date after the date of publication or posting date, allowing adequate time for erection of signs)].
The town clerk shall properly post or publish this ordinance as required under
s. 60.80, Wis. stats.
Adopted this ______ day of ________, 20__.
[Signatures of town board]
Attest: [Signature of town clerk]
Note: Sign placement is governed by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices authorized under
s. 84.02 (4) (e), Wis. stats. The manual may be accessed at the Department of Transportation website at:
