(A) Clear vision. It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle which is so loaded or in such a condition that the operator does not have a clear vision of all parts of the roadway essential to the safe operation of the vehicle. Any vehicle which is constructed or loaded so that the driver’s view of the roadway to the rear is obstructed shall be equipped with a mirror so attached as to give him or her a view of the roadway behind.
(B) Unnecessary noises. It shall be unlawful to operate a vehicle upon the street which makes an unusually loud or unnecessary noise.
(C) Horn. Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a good and sufficient audible signaling device in efficient working order. Such signaling device shall be sounded when necessary to give timely warning of the approach of the vehicle, but such horn or other signaling device shall not be sounded for any purpose other than as a warning of impending danger. No motor vehicle other than an emergency vehicle shall be equipped with a siren or gong signaling device.
(D) Gas and smoke. It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle which emits dense clouds of gas and smoke or fumes as to be dangerous to the health of persons or as to endanger the drivers of other vehicles.
(E) Brakes. It shall be unlawful to drive any vehicle upon any street unless such motor vehicle is equipped with good and sufficient brakes in good working condition, as required by the state traffic law, or to operate any vehicle which is so loaded that the operator does not have ready access to the mechanism operating the brakes of such vehicle.
(F) Muffler. No motor vehicle shall be operated on any street unless such vehicle is provided with a muffler in efficient working condition; and the use of a cutout is prohibited.
(G) Lights. It shall be unlawful to operate or park on any street any vehicle not equipped with adequate lights conforming to the requirements of state law.
(H) Tires. It shall be unlawful to operate on any street any motor vehicle which is not equipped with tires conforming to the requirements of the state traffic law.
(I) Sound amplification; unlawful levels. It shall be unlawful for any person in possession of a motor vehicle to operate said vehicle wherein the operation of any sound amplification system can be heard outside the vehicle from 75 or more feet when the vehicle is being operated upon a highway or street, unless such system is being operated to request assistance or warn of a hazardous situation.
(Prior Code, § 6-5-3) (Ord. 2009-06, passed 9-8-2009)