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Dubuque, IA Code of Ordinances
CITY CODE of DUBUQUE, IOWA
ORDINANCES PENDING REVIEW FOR CODIFICATION
TITLE 1 ADMINISTRATION
TITLE 2 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
TITLE 3 REVENUE AND TAXATION
TITLE 4 BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS
TITLE 5 TRANSIT SYSTEM
TITLE 6 HEALTH, HOUSING, SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENT
TITLE 7 POLICE, FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY
TITLE 8 EQUITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
TITLE 9 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2 REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OF TITLE, AND PROOF OF SECURITY AGAINST FINANCIAL LIABILITY
CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL ANTITHEFT LAW
CHAPTER 4 DRIVERS' LICENSES
CHAPTER 5 OBEDIENCE TO AND EFFECT OF TRAFFIC LAWS
CHAPTER 6 POWERS OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES
CHAPTER 7 OPERATION
CHAPTER 8 PEDESTRIANS' RIGHTS AND DUTIES
CHAPTER 9 SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED
CHAPTER 10 MISCELLANEOUS RULES
CHAPTER 11 SCHOOL BUSES
CHAPTER 12 EQUIPMENT
CHAPTER 13 SIZE, WEIGHT AND LOAD
CHAPTER 14 PARKING
CHAPTER 15 IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES
CHAPTER 16 MISCELLANEOUS CITY PROVISIONS
DIVISION 1. NOISE
9-16-321.800: VEHICULAR NOISE:
DIVISION 2. TRUCKS AND/OR MACHINERY
DIVISION 3. ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION 4. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
TITLE 10 PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY
TITLE 11 RIGHTS-OF-WAY
TITLE 12 AIRPORT
TITLE 13 PUBLIC UTILITIES
TITLE 14 BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT
TITLE 15 PLANNING AND ZONING
TITLE 16 UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
CHAPTER 16
MISCELLANEOUS CITY PROVISIONS
SECTION:
Division 1. Noise
9-16-321.800: Vehicular Noise
Division 2. Trucks And/Or Machinery
9-16-321.805: Engine Brakes And Compression Brakes
9-16-321.806 - 9-16-321.899: Reserved
9-16-321.900: Operation Of Vehicles With Caterpillar Wheels Or Heavy Lugs Restricted
9-16-321.901: Motor Truck Routes
9-16-321.902: Reserved
9-16-321.903: Heavy Vehicles Prohibited On Certain Bridges
Division 3. Administration
9-16-321.1000: Arrest, Notice To Appear
9-16-321.1001: Records Of Violations
9-16-321.1002: Authority Of Peace Officers To Stop Vehicles
9-16-321.1003: Road Work Zone Violations
Division 4. Prohibited Activities
9-16-321.2000: Moving Vehicle Into Prohibited Area
9-16-321.2001: Repairs
9-16-321.2002: Operation Of Advertising Vehicles
DIVISION 1. NOISE
9-16-321.800: VEHICULAR NOISE:
   A.   It shall be unlawful for any person to make, continue, or cause any disturbing, excessive, or offensive noise which results in discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitivity by means of any radio, compact disk player, stereo, speakers, cassette tape player, or similar sound device in a motor vehicle.
   B.   The operation of any radio, compact disk player, stereo, speakers, cassette tape player, or similar sound device in such a manner so as to be audible at a distance of two hundred feet (200') from the motor vehicle shall constitute evidence of a prima facie violation of this section.
   C.   The scheduled fine for a violation of this section shall be fifty dollars ($50.00). (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)
DIVISION 2. TRUCKS AND/OR MACHINERY
9-16-321.805: ENGINE BRAKES AND COMPRESSION BRAKES:
   A.   It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to use or operate or cause to be used or operated within the city, any engine brake, compression brake, or mechanical exhaust device designed to aid in the braking or deceleration of any vehicle that results in excessive, loud, unusual, or explosive noise from such vehicle.
   B.   The usage of an engine brake, compression brake, or mechanical exhaust device designed to aid in braking or deceleration in such a manner so as to be audible at a distance of three hundred feet (300') from the motor vehicle shall constitute evidence of a prima facie violation of this section.
   C.   The scheduled fine for a violation of this section shall be fifty dollars ($50.00). (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)

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