(A) It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to operate or cause to be used any engine braking system that emits excessive noise, which shall include the use of engine compression brakes, also known as Jake brakes, on any street, highway or road within the city limits.
(B) For the purpose of this section,
COMPRESSION/RELEASE BRAKE is defined as any engine brake, compression brake or 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 or unusual noise from such vehicle, or otherwise known as “Jake braking”.
(C) The penalty division for this section in § 70.99(B) shall not apply if driver used an engine braking system that emits excessive noise in an emergency to avoid a collision with a person or another vehicle.
(D) The Street Superintendent shall order and post signs at locations where streets enter the city which state: “Excessive Engine Braking Noise Prohibited”. Such signs shall be erected and placed in accordance with rules adopted by the State Department of Transportation.
(Ord. 09-05, passed 8-5-2009) Penalty, see § 70.99