Hallsville Vehicle Weight Limits ordinance (§ 340.240)
Chapter 340: Miscellaneous Driving Rules
In short: No vehicle, or vehicle and trailer, may weigh over 60,000 pounds on permanent-surface asphalt streets; on other streets, Missouri's state and county road weight limits apply. Violations are a misdemeanor with a $25.00 fine.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
A. Weight Limits Established. In order to better maintain the general condition of all roads, streets and thoroughfares of the City, the following weight and load limits shall be established within the City limits of Hallsville:
1. On all permanent surface asphalt streets, the weight of any one (1) vehicle or vehicle and trailer shall not exceed sixty thousand (60,000) pounds.
2. On all other non-permanent surface asphalt streets, all load and weight limits established by the State of Missouri for State and County roads shall apply.
3. The Board of Aldermen shall be empowered to erect any and all weight limit signs to inform the citizens of Hallsville of all load and weight restrictions placed now or in the future on City streets, roads and thoroughfares of the City.
4. Violation of this Section shall constitute a misdemeanor, and violators shall be subject to a fine of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) after citation by the Police Department and trial before the City Court in accordance with the ordinances made and provided pertaining to law enforcement and courts.
Official source: City of Hallsville official Code of Ordinances (online), § 340.240
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.