(a) No person shall apply an engine brake or engine retarder (a practice commonly known as "jake braking") and/or an exhaust brake system to aid in the braking or deceleration of a motor vehicle being operated on any street or road within St. Bernard which results in a disturbance of the peace and quiet enjoyment of the neighborhood, and/or is likely to cause inconvenience or annoyance to persons of ordinary sensibilities.
(b) Engine brake or engine retarders shall be defined to include, but not limited to, C Brakes, Pac Brakes, Tek Brakes, Jake Brakes and any other type of mechanical device, engine brake or engine retarder commonly utilized to slow the engine of a motor vehicle.
(c) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any motor vehicle responding to a bona fide emergency or avoiding a traffic accident.
(d) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(Ord. 12-2024. Passed 4-25-24.)