Chapter 10.26
COMPRESSION BRAKES
Sections:
10.26.010 Unmuffled compression brakes prohibited.
10.26.030 Authority to post signs.
10.26.010 Unmuffled compression brakes prohibited.
No person shall use motor vehicle brakes within the city limits of the city of Poulsbo which are in any way activated or operated by the compression of the engine of any such motor vehicle or any unit or part thereof, unless the motor vehicle is equipped with an operational muffler, exhaust system or other lawful apparatus that effectively muffles the noise. It shall be an affirmative defense to the prosecution of this section that said unmuffled compression brakes were applied in an emergency and were necessary for the protection of persons and/or property. (Ord. 2014-10 § 1 (part), 2014)
10.26.020 Violations—Penalty.
Any person violating the provisions of Section 10.26.010 shall have committed a traffic infraction and a maximum penalty of two hundred fifty dollars shall be imposed. (Ord. 2014-10 § 1 (part), 2014)
10.26.030 Authority to post signs.
City personnel are authorized and directed to post appropriate signs consistent with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2014-10 § 1 (part), 2014)