Section 8-15-3-27 - Adoption of rules; traffic controls Notwithstanding IC 9, the department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the following:
(1) Establishing weight and size limitations for vehicles using a tollway, subject to the following:(A) The operator of any vehicle exceeding any of the maximum allowable dimensions or weights must apply to the department in writing for an application for a special hauling permit. The application must be received at least seven (7) days before the time of desired entry. A permit, if granted, shall be given to the applicant in duplicate, properly completed, and numbered. The driver of the vehicle must have a copy to present to the toll attendant on duty at the point of entry to the tollway.(B) The department shall assess a fee for issuing a special hauling permit. In assessing the fee, the department shall take into consideration the following factors: (i) The administrative cost of issuing the permit.(ii) The potential damage the vehicle represents to the project.(iii) The potential safety hazard the vehicle represents.(2) Establishing the speed at which a vehicle may be driven on a tollway, including a minimum speed and a maximum speed not in excess of the maximum provided in IC 9 for the interstate defense network of dual highways.(3) Designating one-way traffic lanes on a tollway.(4) Determining the manner of operation of vehicles entering and leaving traffic lanes on a tollway.(5) Determining the regulation of U-turns, of crossing or entering medians, of stopping, parking, or standing, and of passing vehicles on a tollway.(6) Determining the establishment and enforcement of traffic control signs and signals for vehicles in traffic lanes, acceleration and deceleration lanes, toll plazas, and interchanges on a tollway.(7) Determining the limitation of entry to and exit from a tollway to designated entrances and exits.(8) Determining the limitation on use of a tollway by pedestrians and aircraft and by vehicles of a type specified in the rules.(9) Regulating commercial activity on tollways, including the following: (A) The offering or display of goods or services for sale.(B) The posting, distributing, or displaying of signs, advertisements, or other printed or written material.(C) The operation of a mobile or stationary public address system.As added by P.L. 386-1987 (ss), SEC.13. Amended by P.L. 40-2000, SEC.1; P.L. 23-2001, SEC.1.