(A) For purposes of this section,
COMPRESSION/RELEASE ENGINE BRAKING is defined as any mechanical exhaust device designed to aid in the braking or deceleration of any vehicle by converting engine power to compressed air which results in excessive, loud, unusual or explosive noise from such vehicle or otherwise known as “jake-braking”.
(B) No person shall operate or cause to be used or operated within the city any compression/release engine brake on any vehicle; provided, however, this prohibition shall not apply if operation of the brake is necessary in an emergency situation to avoid imminent injury to persons or damaged property.
(C) The city shall cause to have appropriate signs posted that are prepared consistent with the Illinois Vehicle Code, specifically ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 12-602.1 thereof, in reference to the size, wording and location of signs on state highways which signs shall include the language “excessive engine braking noise prohibited”, and as aforesaid, be compliant with ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 12-602.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code as well as being compliant with such other rules as may be adopted by the Illinois Department of Transportation regarding the erection and placement of said signs as provided within ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 12-602.1.
(D) Any person convicted of a violation of this section and/or placed on court supervision for a violation of this section shall be fined $75 as an equipment violation and as a violation of this section.
(Ord. 1835, passed 3-29-2004; Am. Ord. 2085, passed 7-2-2007)