Chapter 10.52
COMPRESSION BRAKES

Sections:

10.52.010    Definitions.

10.52.020    Use declared nuisance.

10.52.030    Prohibition – Exception.

10.52.040    Violation – Penalty.

10.52.010 Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

A. “Brake” means any device used for slowing, halting or stopping the movement of any motor vehicle.

B. “Motor vehicle” means and includes every self-propelled device capable of being moved upon a public highway and in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway, excepting devices moved by human or animal power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks, and including automobiles, tractors, trucks, trailers and transportation equipment of all kinds and sizes or any combination or combinations of the same. (1957 code § 9.36.010.)

10.52.020 Use declared nuisance.

The city council finds that the use within the city limits of motor vehicle brakes which are activated or worked by the compression of the engine of a motor vehicle disturbs and disrupts the public peace and quiet and disturbs the residents of the city in their rest and in the enjoyment of their property and by reason thereof the city council finds that the use of such brakes within the city limits is a public nuisance. (1957 code § 9.36.020.)

10.52.030 Prohibition – Exception.

The use within the city limits of any motor vehicle brakes which are in any way activated or operated by the compression of the engine of any such motor vehicle or of any unit or part thereof is prohibited; provided, that compression brakes may be used as follows:

A. Where the noise created thereby is effectively muffled; or

B. Where allowed or encouraged by traffic control signs on the following city roads:

1. Lake Tapps Parkway between East Valley Highway and Old Man Thomas Road East. (Ord. 5691 § 1, 2002; 1957 code § 9.36.030.)

10.52.040 Violation – Penalty.

Violation of the provisions of this chapter is an infraction, subject to penalties in accordance with ACC 1.25.050. (Ord. 5683 § 28, 2002; 1957 code § 9.36.040.)