Any person driving any truck upon any street under the jurisdiction of the City of Phoenix shall be liable for all damage to any street, light or sign of the City of Phoenix as a result of any illegal operation, driving or moving of the truck, or as a result of operating, driving or moving any truck weighing or measuring in excess of the maximum weight provided in this division even if authorized by a special permit issued as provided herein.

When the driver is not the owner of the truck, but is so operating, driving or moving the same with the express or implied permission of the owner, then the owner and driver shall be jointly and severally liable for any damage.

Such damage may be recovered in a civil action brought by the City of Phoenix. (Ord. No. G-2130, § 2)