Guam § 5111 - Liability for Damage to Highways or Structures.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 5111 — Liability for Damage to Highways or Structures., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5111. Liability for Damage to Highways or Structures.
(a) Any person driving or moving any vehicle, object or
contrivance, including any person operating or moving a vehicle
or combination of vehicles, either legally or under a special permit
authorized in § 5114, shall be liable for all damage any highway
or highway structure may sustain as the result of any careless,
negligent or illegal driving or moving of said vehicle, combination
of vehicles, object or contrivance.
(b) Any person driving or moving any vehicle, object or
contrivance, including any person operating or moving a vehicle
or combination of vehicles either legally or under a special permit
authorized in § 5114, shall be liable for all damage to structures
spanning the highway, or a part of the highway, by reason of
vehicles or load heights in excess of that which such structure will
permit, when the clearance height of the vehicle or load or load-
holding device thereon is in excess of thirteen (13) feet six (6)
inches.
(c) Any person driving or moving any vehicle, object or
contrivance, including any person operating or moving a vehicle
or combination of vehicles either legally or under a special permit
authorized in § 5114, shall be liable for all damage to structures
spanning the highway, or part of the highway, by reason of
vehicles or load width in excess of that which such structure will
permit and, in any event, where the width of the vehicle or load is
in excess of one hundred two (102) inches.
(d) Any vehicle or combination of vehicles of an unusually
large size or weight shall be required to obtain a special hauling
permit at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the expected
COL4/6/2022
CH. 5 SIZE, WEIGHT AND LOAD LIMITATIONS
AND RESTRICTION OF CERTAIN VEHICLES
moving date. At this time the owner of said vehicle or combination
of vehicles will provide proof that arrangements have been made
for the removal and replacement of overhead and off-road
obstructions, routing, authorized testing of the highway surface,
police escort and any other requirements deemed necessary for
moving by the Director of Public Works or his authorized
representative. All costs shall be borne by the owner.
(e) Whenever such driver or mover is not the owner of any
vehicle or combination of vehicles, object or contrivance, but is
so driving or moving same with the express or implied permission
of the owner, then the owner and driver or mover shall be jointly
and severally liable for any damage.
(f) Any such damage may be recovered in a civil action.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 5111
What does Guam Code Annotated § 5111 cover?
Section 5111 ("Liability for Damage to Highways or Structures.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 5111?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 5111 apply to my situation?
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