(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section, the following definition applies unless the context clearly requires a different meaning.
DYNAMIC BRAKING DEVICE. Commonly referred to as a JAKE BRAKE, JACOBS BRAKE, ENGINE BRAKE or COMPRESSION BRAKE, a device on a motor vehicle, primarily on trucks, for the conversion of the engine from an internal combustion engine to an air compressor for the purposes of braking without the use of wheel brakes.
(B) Prohibition. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle with an unmuffled dynamic braking device engaged within the town limits of the town except for the purpose of avoiding imminent danger or in cases of wheel brake failure.
(C) Exception. The provisions of this section shall not apply to authorized emergency vehicles.
(Prior Code, § 15-128) (Ord. 2020-01, passed 6-11-2020) Penalty, see § 70.99