Chapter 10.06
USE OF COMPRESSION BRAKES PROHIBITED
Sections:
10.06.010 Definition of terms.
10.06.010 Definition of terms.
“Brake” means any devise used for slowing, halting, or stopping the movement of any vehicle.
“Motor vehicle” means and includes automobiles, tractors, trucks, trailers and transportation equipment of all kinds and sizes or any combination of the foregoing. (Ord. 677 (part), 2003)
10.06.020 Public nuisance.
The use within the corporate limits of the city of Ilwaco of motor vehicle brakes which are activated or worked by the compression of the engine of the motor vehicle disturbs and disrupts the public peace and quiet of the residents of the city and the full enjoyment of their properties and by reason thereof the city council finds that the use of such brakes within the corporate limits of the city is a public nuisance. (Ord. 677 (part), 2003)
10.06.030 Prohibited use.
The use within the corporate limits of the city of Ilwaco of a motor vehicle which brakes are in any way activated or worked by the compression of the engine or any unit or part thereof is hereby prohibited. (Ord. 677 (part), 2003)
10.06.040 Violation—Penalty.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter and any person, firm, or corporation who allows or permits any motor vehicle owned and/or operated by it in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction. Each violation will be punished by a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per violation nor to exceed a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per day that violations occur. All proceedings for the civil violation will be in accordance with Section 1.20.020 of this code. (Ord. 718 (part), 2006)