[Sec. 4-20 of the Revised General Ordinances]
As used in this article , the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
The use or operation of any mechanical exhaust device designed
to aid in the braking, decompression or deceleration of any motor
vehicle which results in excessive, loud, unusual or explosive noise
from such vehicle.
It shall be unlawful for the driver of any motor
vehicle to use or operate or cause to be used or operated at any time
and on any street within the Borough of Wharton any mechanical exhaust
or decompression device which results in the practice known as "engine-braking."
Noise caused by the application of engine-braking
which is effectively muffled, or if the application is necessary for
the health, safety and welfare of the community, or noise created
by emergency equipment for emergency purposes are exempt from the
provisions of this article.
The Borough is hereby authorized to post signs
at reasonable locations within the Borough indicating the prohibition
of engine-braking.
