§ 31-12-103 — General liability

Any person operating, driving or moving any vehicle, object or
contrivance over a street, highway or bridge is liable for all
damages which the street, highway, bridge or appurtenances
thereto or other structures in connection therewith, may
sustain, as a result of any illegal or negligent operation or as
a result of operating, driving or moving any vehicle, object or
contrivance in excess of the maximum weight or height specified
and prescribed by law although authorized by a special permit
issued as provided by law.