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New Franklin Loads Which Might Become Dislodged to Be Secured: Failure: Penalty ordinance (§ 370.150)

Chapter 370: Vehicle Equipment · Article II. Other Vehicle Equipment

A. All motor vehicles and every trailer and semi-trailer operating upon the public highways, streets or roads of this City and carrying goods or material or farm products which may reasonably be expected to become dislodged and fall from the vehicle, trailer or semi-trailer as a result of wind pressure or air pressure and/or by the movement of the vehicle, trailer or semi-trailer shall have a protective cover or be sufficiently secured so that no portion of such goods or material can become dislodged and fall from the vehicle, trailer or semi-trailer while being transported or carried.

B. Operation of a motor vehicle, trailer or semi-trailer in violation of this Section shall be an infraction, and any person who pleads or is found guilty thereof shall be punished as provided by law.

Official source: New Franklin City Code, page 95 of the city's PDF

Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.