(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section, ENGINE RETARDING BRAKE is defined as any DYNAMIC BRAKE, JAKE BRAKE, JACOBS BRAKE, C-BRAKE, PACCAR BRAKE, transmission brake,
compression brake or any other engine retarding brake system that alters the normal compression of the engine and subsequently releases that compression, or any exhaust device designed to aid in the braking or deceleration of any vehicle, that results in excessive, loud, unusual or explosive noise from such vehicle.
(B) Prohibitions. It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to use or operate or cause to be used or operated within the city any engine retarding brake.
(C) Exceptions. The prohibition against engine retarding braking shall not apply to emergency vehicles used in connection with their official use, or where the use of engine retarding braking is necessary to avoid injury to person(s) and/or property, which injury could not otherwise be avoided by the application of an alternative method of braking.
(D) Signage. Signs stating “VEHICLE NOISE LAWS ENFORCED” or “ENGINE BRAKE ORDINANCE ENFORCED”, or other similar signage, shall be installed at locations deemed appropriate to advise motorists of the prohibitions contained in this section.
(Ord. 2017-16, passed 11-6-17) Penalty, see §
71.99