(A) Every motor vehicle shall be provided with adequate brakes in good working order and sufficient to control such motor vehicle at all times when the same is in use, and an adequate horn or other device for signaling.
(B)
It shall be unlawful for the driver of any motor vehicle to intentionally use compression release engine brakes on any public highway, street, parking lot or alley within the city which causes abnormal or excessive noise from the engine. Appropriate signage will be erected on locations within the city as deemed necessary by the City Council.
(C) For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMPRESSION RELEASE ENGINE BRAKES also known as DYNAMIC ENGINE BRAKING. Includes any engine retarding brake system which alters the normal compression of the engine thereby converting the engine into an air compressor for the purposes of braking without the use of wheel brakes.
(Prior Code, § 7.01.06) (Ord. 469, passed - - ; Ord. 731, passed - - ; Ord. 757, passed - - ; Ord. 1055, passed 7-3-2023)
Penalty, see § 70.99