(A) Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“UNMUFFLED ENGINE COMPRESSION BRAKE.” A motor vehicle brake which is activated or worked by the compression of the engine of a motor vehicle, and which is not effectively muffled to prevent excessive noise.
(B) Prohibition.
(1) No person shall use an engine braking system within the corporate limits of the City of Albemarle which is in any way activated or operated by the compression of the engine of any such motor vehicle or any such unit or part thereof, except in cases of emergency or necessary for the protection of persons and/or property. Such braking is commonly referred to as compression braking or a “jake brake.”
(2) The City of Albemarle will identify the areas in which engine braking is prohibited and signs shall be conspicuously posted in such areas stating: “No engine braking” or its equivalent.
(C) Emergency vehicle exemption. All emergency vehicles are exempt from this order.
(Ord. 13-42, passed 10-7-13)