It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to use or operate or cause to be used or operated within the municipality any engine brake, compression brake, or mechanical exhaust device designed in the aid of braking or decelerating of any vehicle that results in excessive, loud, unusual, or explosive noise from such vehicle on any public ways, including, but not limited to, streets, alleys, easements, and rights-of-way, established for vehicle operation, except when necessary for the protection of persons and/or property which cannot be avoided by application of an alternative braking system. Noise caused by the application of engine compression brakes which is effectively muffled or if the application is necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of the city is exempt from the provisions of this section. Noise created by emergency equipment for emergency purposes is also exempt.
(Ord. passed 5-11-2021) Penalty, see § 71.999