A. No person shall use an engine brake while operating a motor vehicle except in an emergency situation. "Engine brake" means the use or operation of any mechanical exhaust device designed to aid in the braking, decompression, or deceleration of any motor vehicle which results in the unreasonably loud, raucous, unusual, or explosive noise from such vehicle. "Emergency situation" means one in which there is imminent danger to property, persons and/or animals.
B. Any violation of this section shall be considered a simple misdemeanor punishable by a fine as provided in the schedule of fees set out in title 3, chapter 4 of this code. (Ord. 06-4209, 4-18-2006)