The Alachua County Public Works Department announced the installation of over 240 "No Trucks" signs across 44 road segments in the county. This initiative is aimed at improving safety by encouraging large commercial trucks to utilize wider, more suitable state and county roads.
The decision to install these signs comes after numerous citizen inquiries regarding the safety concerns posed by large trucks traveling at high speeds on narrow roads. In response, the Alachua County Commission directed Public Works to implement the "No Trucks" restriction on collector roads with travel lanes 11 feet wide or narrower. These roads make up about 14% of the county's collector road system.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol's Bureau of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement in the Ocala District, enforcing a "No Trucks" restriction is simpler and more effective than weight-based restrictions. As a result, some roads previously restricted by weight limits have now been designated with the "No Trucks" sign, which law enforcement can enforce more easily.
It is important to note that these restrictions apply to commercial trucks passing through, not trucks making deliveries to addresses located on these roads. Local deliveries, including those during the busy holiday season, won't be impacted by the new regulations.
For additional information, contact Alachua County Civil Engineer Tony Flegert at 352-548-1218.
