A. Definitions:
ENGINE RETARDING BRAKE: A device used primarily on trucks for the conversion of the engine from an internal combustion engine to an air compressor for the purpose of braking without the use of wheel brakes.
MOTOR VEHICLE: Any vehicle defined as such by the traffic code of the state of New Mexico.
B. Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge the exhaust or permit the discharge of the exhaust from any motor vehicle except through a muffler that effectively prevents abnormal or excessive noise.
C. Excessive Noise From Engine Braking Or Engine Retarders: It shall be unlawful for the operator of any motor vehicle to engine brake or use an engine retarding brake on any public highway, street, parking lot or alley within the city, which causes unreasonable, loud, or excessive noise.
D. Penalty: Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be punished as provided by section 1-4-1 of this code. (Ord. 1170, 11-13-2007)