Chapter 10.36
COMPRESSION BRAKES
Sections:
10.36.020 Use within corporate limits a nuisance.
10.36.030 Use within corporate limits prohibited.
10.36.010 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. 992, 1985).
10.36.020 Use within corporate limits a nuisance.
A. The city council does hereby find 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 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 use of such compression brakes within the corporate limits is a public nuisance.
B. The following shall be exempt from the provisions of subsection A above:
1. Operation of compression brakes on public safety vehicles, including fire department vehicles;
2. Operation of compression brakes in an emergency when necessary for the protection of persons and/or property. (Ord. 1235 § 1, 1994; Ord. 992, 1985).
10.36.030 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. (Ord. 992, 1985).