Chapter 10.28
COMPRESSION BRAKES
Sections:
10.28.020 Purpose – Nuisance declared.
10.28.030 Use within corporate limits prohibited.
10.28.010 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 persons 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. (Ord. 510 § 1, 1981).
10.28.020 Purpose – Nuisance declared.
The city council finds that the use within the corporate limits of motor vehicle brakes which are activated or worked by the compression of the engine of a motor vehicle, that is not equipped with an operational muffler and exhaust system to prevent excessive noise, 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 unmuffled compression brakes within the corporate limits is a public nuisance. (Ord. 1274 § 1, 2008; Ord. 510 § 1, 1981).
10.28.030 Use within corporate limits prohibited.
The use within the corporate 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 unless the motor vehicle is equipped with an operational muffler and exhaust system to prevent excessive noise. Any violation of this chapter shall be a traffic infraction punishable by a maximum penalty of $250.00 per violation. (Ord. 1274 § 2, 2008; Ord. 510 § 1, 1981).