More than 125 persons attended the informational seminar on spring road bans and hauling restrictions that was presented by the Houston County Highway Department and Sheriff’s Office Feb. 24.
In the photo above, Deputy Tim Irwin, who serves as the county’s vehicle inspector, addressed the group during the hour-long seminar that was held in the Caledonia Municipal Building basement.
Irwin explained why the road bans are put into place, how adhering to them will save taxpayers’ dollars (due to less damage to the roadways) and that he is here to help commercial haulers and farmers. Irwin offered to go to anyone’s business or farm and conduct an inspection free of charge, “ahead of time, as long as there’s some hot coffee and maybe a piece of dessert.”
It was noted that during the three years Irwin has been conducting roadside spot inspections, he has only issued eight tickets. “We’re here to help you,” he added. At right, Irwin gives a demonstration using a county highway truck.                               Photos by Charlie Warner

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