Adoption of rules; traffic controls

Sec. 27. 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.