Chapter 10.16
BRAKES
Sections:
10.16.020 Engine compression brakes – Described – Declared nuisance when.
10.16.030 Engine compression brakes – Prohibited – Exemption.
10.16.040 Violation – Penalty.
10.16.010 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall be defined as follows:
A. “Brake” means any device used for slowing, halting or stopping the movement of any vehicle.
B. “Motor vehicle” means and includes automobiles, tractors, trucks, trailers and transportation equipment of all kinds and sizes, or any combination or combinations of the foregoing. (Ord. 766 § 1, 1972).
10.16.020 Engine compression brakes – Described – Declared nuisance when.
The use within the corporate limits of the city 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 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 brakes within the corporate limits of the city is a public nuisance. (Ord. 766 § 2, 1972).
10.16.030 Engine compression brakes – Prohibited – Exemption.
The use within the corporate limits of the city of any brake of a motor vehicle, which brake is in any way activated or worked by the compression of the engine of any such motor vehicle or any unit or part thereof is prohibited; provided, however, fire engines, ambulances, aid trucks, police vehicles and other emergency vehicles shall be exempted from this prohibition. (Ord. 1293 § 1, 1995; Ord. 766 § 3, 1972).
10.16.040 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 is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction of any violation hereof shall be punished according to the provisions of chapter 1.24 BMC. (Ord. 766 § 5, 1972).