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Any hedge, shrubbery, fence, wall or other sight obstruction of any nature, except buildings, and except trees, as defined by and conforming to title 7, chapter 3 of this Code, over three feet (3') in height from the existing centerline road elevation, existing, growing, placed or installed within a "vision triangle", the boundaries of the "vision triangle" being formed by measuring from the intersection of the edges of the roadway or the intersection of the edge of the roadway and railroad and a railroad property line to points forty feet (40') along the edges of the roadways or the edge of the roadway and the railroad property line and then connecting the two (2) points with a straight line, is hereby deemed to be a traffic hazard and is prohibited. It shall be unlawful for either the owner or the person in possession of any premises to permit such traffic hazard to exist. (1952 Code § 10-16-02)
A. Use Of Air Compression Brakes Prohibited: The use of air compression brakes (also known as "jake brakes") by motor vehicles, as defined in section 6-1-1 of this title, within the City limits is hereby prohibited and shall be unlawful, except under emergency circumstances where the use of air compression brakes is necessary to prevent an accident or injury to persons or property.
B. Fire Vehicles Exempt: Motor vehicles owned and operated by a Fire Department are specifically exempted from the prohibitions of this section. (1952 Code § 10-22-01; amd. Ord. 21-23, 6-6-2023)
Unless otherwise specifically indicated herein, every violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed an infraction and subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-2 of this Code. (Ord. 21-23, 6-6-2023)