Chapter 10.68
MOTOR VEHICLE BRAKE RESTRICTION
Sections:
10.68.010 Definitions.
For use in this chapter:
A. “Brake” is defined to mean any device used for slowing, halting, or stopping the movement of any vehicle.
B. “Motor vehicle” is defined to mean and include automobiles, tractors, trucks, trailers and transportation equipment of all kinds and sizes or any combinations of the foregoing. (Ord. 941 § 1, 1980)
10.68.020 Nuisance declared.
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 town 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. 941 § 2, 1980)
10.68.030 Prohibited brakes.
The use within the corporate limits of the city of a motor vehicle which brake is in any way activated or worked by the compression of the engine of any such motor vehicle of any unit or part thereof. (Ord. 941 § 3, 1980)
10.68.040 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 hereof shall have committed a civil infraction. Procedure for issuance of a notice of infraction and the processing thereof in the courts shall be as set forth for traffic infractions pursuant to the justice court traffic infraction rules as now or hereafter promulgated by the Washington State Supreme Court or local court rules. The penalty for violation shall be a fine of not more than three hundred dollars. (Ord. 1534-05 § 1, 2005: Ord. 941 § 5, 1980)