337.31  JAKE BRAKES CONDITIONALLY PROHIBITED.
   (a)   For purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
      (1)   “Jake brake” shall mean an engine brake of the type originated and/or manufactured by Jacobs Vehicle Systems, or a similar device, which mounts on a motor vehicle engine, changes the action of the exhaust valves, and provides retarding power which is proportional to the engine’s revolutions per minute (RPM) so as to slow the motor vehicle.
      (2)   “Motor vehicle” shall have the same meaning given to such term in Section 301.20.
   (b)   No person while operating a motor vehicle within the City shall activate a jake brake on any motor vehicle unless the other braking devices on such motor vehicle have failed or exigent circumstances exist which require the use of such jake brake.
   (c)   Whoever is found guilty of violating this section shall be guilty of a minor misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).
(Ord. 20, 2004.  Passed 4-19-04.)