Illinois · Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5)
625 ILCS 5 § 15-301: Permits for excess size and weight
What this law says, in plain English
The Department may issue special permits allowing vehicles to operate at sizes or weights exceeding legal limits, if good cause is shown and loads cannot reasonably be dismantled. Divisible loads cannot be permitted for excess size or weight, except fluid milk products.
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