(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates, or requires, a different meaning.
ENGINE BRAKING DEVICE. A compression braking device installed on large motor vehicles to assist in reduction, or control, of vehicle speed. When activated, the engine converts from a power source to a power absorber by converting the engine into an air compressor. These devices are sometimes called Jacobs, or Jake, brakes, and can emit large pulses of air resulting in high sound levels.
MOTOR VEHICLE. Any vehicle that is propelled or drawn on land by a motor, whether tracked or wheeled, such as, but not limited to, passenger cars, trucks, truck-trailers, semi-trailers, and campers.
MUFFLER. Any device for the abatement of sound emission while permitting the transfer of gas. A MUFFLER is considered to be in good working order if the sound reduction is equal to, or greater than, that of the original equipment.
(B) Prohibition.
(1) No person shall operate any motor vehicle with an engine braking device engaged which does not have a muffler in good working order.
(2) No person shall operate any motor vehicle with an engine braking device engaged within the town unless required for safety.
(C) Enforcement. This section shall be enforced by either or both the Town Police Department and/or the office of the Town Clerk-Treasurer.
(Prior Code, § II.10) Penalty, see § 70.99