Chapter 9.05
ENGINE NOISE REDUCTION ORDINANCE

Sections:

9.05.010    Engine brakes and compression brakes.

9.05.010 Engine brakes and compression brakes.

A. It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to use or operate or cause to be used or operated within the County of Black Hawk, state of Iowa, any engine brake or mechanical exhaust or assist device designed to aid in the braking or deceleration of any vehicle that results in excessive, loud, unusual or explosive noise from such vehicle.

B. The usage of an engine brake, compression brake or mechanical exhaust device designed to aid in breaking or deceleration in such a manner as to emit loud, unusual, explosive, or otherwise disturbing noise shall constitute evidence of a prima facie violation of this section.

C. The scheduled fine for a violation of this section shall be $100.00. [Ord. 141 (4/12/2022), 2022; Ord. 141 (2/27/2018), 2018; Ord. 71 § 1, 2002. Code 2009 § 3-6-1.]