Illinois "NOT A DESIGNATED TRUCK ROUTE" sign?? WT% DOES IT MEAN?

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  1. Lostkeys

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    Not a designated route just means it's not what they prefer. The signs to look out for are "no trucks allowed" or "low bridge ahead". Everything else if fair game.
     
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    OK, so, if Saia Freight makes it their main delivery route, they will object, but if Joe Blow's Truck drives there occasionally, it is ok?
     
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    Basically this is his how city ordinance what you to drive ,as exaple Screenshot_20180729-094014.png
     
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    "not a designated truck route" means it's OK for trucks, but there are also other highways that are "more" suitable for trucks in the area....Make sense ?
     
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