7/7/08-Gov. Donald Carcieri signed a bill into law that prohibits vehicles with more than two axles or any combination vehicle equipped with more than two axles per unit from crossing the state Route 24 bridge over the Sakonnet River and the Interstate 95 bridge over the Pawtucket River.
The new law, previously HB8219, took effect last month. It will remain in effect until June 12, 2011. Signs will be posted to alert truckers about the restrictions.
Violators would face $3,000 fines. Subsequent offenses would result in up to $5,000 fines.