Every motor vehicle, while in use on the streets, alleys or public highways of the municipality shall be equipped with efficient brakes adequate to control the movement of, to stop and to hold such vehicle, including two separate means of applying the brakes, and shall be further equipped with a good and sufficient horn in good working order, or other efficient signal devices, and shall have from one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise, two or more whitish lights on the front thereof, and one on each side, which lights and all other lighting devices, including tail lights, shall be in compliance with the laws of the state. No person shall operate any vehicle which is equipped with an electric light or lights that confuse travelers or pedestrians on streets or crosswalks within the corporate limits. Every motor vehicle having a width of 80 inches or more shall display clearance lights as required by the laws of the state. All vehicle brakes shall be maintained in good working order; provided, motorcycles need only be equipped with one brake and headlight. All horns on motor vehicles shall be capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than 200 feet; provided, no vehicle except herein provided, shall be equipped with; nor shall any person use upon a vehicle, any siren or horn otherwise than as a reasonable warning; nor shall any person use any horn or warning device upon a vehicle to make any unnecessary, loud or harsh sound; and provided further that, every Police, Fire Department and fire patrol vehicle, ambulance or other authorized emergency vehicle used for emergency calls shall be equipped with a bell, siren or whistle of the type approved by the governing body.
(2005 Code, § 5-504)