Commissioners continue work on no-through-truck ordinance; tabled to Oct. 6 for revisions

Meriwether County commissioners discussed a draft ordinance to establish no-through-truck restrictions on designated county roads and voted to table the item for additional review and editing.

Staff presented a draft ordinance that would prohibit "through trucks" defined as vehicles with six or more wheels or overall length exceeding 30 feet on specified county roads. The draft also included exemptions for trucks hauling forest products, farm materials, or equipment from business operations in Meriwether County or adjoining counties, and for county- or state-owned vehicles working on roads and bridges.

Commissioners raised drafting questions, including whether the ordinance should apply to "all county roads" with a destination-point exception (drivers with a legitimate destination on the road would be allowed) and concerns about the statutory spelling of signage ("THRU" on signs vs. "through" in ordinance language). Staff said legal reviewed the draft and would route it through the district attorney's office for final review.

After discussion, the board moved to table the ordinance and asked staff to return with language clarifications, a list of roads and the DA's review; the item was rescheduled for the Oct. 6 meeting.