A. Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to use or operate or cause to be used or operated a compression brake within any designated roadway except under emergency circumstances where the use of a compression brake is necessary to prevent an accident or injury to persons or property.
B. Definitions: For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
COMPRESSION BRAKE: Any engine brake, air compression brake or mechanical exhaust braking device designed to aid in the braking or deceleration of any vehicle that results in excessive, loud, unusual, or explosive noise from such vehicle.
DESIGNATED ROADWAY: Any public highway, as defined in section 40-117, Idaho Code, within Hayden City limits.
C. Violation: Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be deemed guilty of an infraction punishable pursuant to section 1-3-1 of this Code. (Ord. 583, 8-14-2018)