BEAUFORT, S.C. (July 17, 2024) -- Commercial truck drivers and other operators are reminded that it is against the law to cross Woods Memorial Bridge if your vehicle has three or more axles and weighs 40,000 pounds or more.
The bridge is one of several places in the City of Beaufort where through truck traffic is not allowed.
The City of Beaufort reminds commercial truck drivers and other operators to follow the designated through truck routes established by South Carolina Department of Transportation. These routes, which are well marked by signs saying “Truck Route,” must be used unless specific business purposes, such as loading or unloading goods, necessitate otherwise.
Routes where commercial truck through traffic is not allowed in the City of Beaufort include travel to and from US 21 Business/Boundary Street, SC 281/Ribaut Road, and US 21/Lady’s Island Drive. These designated routes are marked by signs saying “Truck Notice/No Thru Trucks.”
Violations can result in fines of up to $237.50.
Adhering to these routes is not only a matter of regulatory compliance but also a commitment to maintaining the safety and integrity of our community and its historic infrastructure. Non-compliance with these regulations constitutes a violation of the South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 56 - Motor Vehicles, Chapter 5 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, which mandates obedience to traffic-control devices.
For any questions or additional information, please contact Capt. Joseph Dobbins, Operations Division, at 843-322-7900.
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