Hamilton Pool Road has new truck rules

Trucks are now restricted on a portion of Hamilton Pool Road because of safety concerns. A new order from Travis County prohibits vehicles with six or more wheels from driving through a section of the road just west of Hamilton Pool Preserve. According to a press release about the new rules, the county conducted an investigation into engineering and traffic before issuing the order, and violations will result in a $150 fine. Violations that result in a collision will result in a $200 fine.

“The safety of our constituents on Travis County roads will always be a priority for me and my colleagues on the Commissioners Court,” Travis County Commissioner Ann Howard said in a statement to the press. “I am hopeful this new safety measure to restrict truck access will help prevent tragic accidents and improve traffic congestion at the same time.”