Chapter 10.36
COMPRESSION BRAKES

Sections:

10.36.010    COMPRESSION BRAKES PROHIBITED.

10.36.020    VIOLATIONS - PENALTY.

10.36.030    AUTHORITY TO POST SIGNS.

10.36.010 COMPRESSION BRAKES PROHIBITED.

No person shall use motor vehicle brakes within the city limits of the City of Bremerton 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. It shall be an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that said compression brakes were applied in an emergency and were necessary for the protection of persons and/or property. (Ord. 4294 §1 (in part), 1991)

10.36.020 VIOLATIONS - PENALTY.

Any person violating the provisions of BMC 10.36.010 shall have committed a traffic infraction and a maximum penalty of $250.00 shall be imposed. (Ord. 4294 §1 (in part), 1991)

10.36.030 AUTHORITY TO POST SIGNS.

The City Engineer is authorized and directed to post appropriate signs consistent with the provisions of BMC 10.36. (Ord. 4294 §1 (in part), 1991)