[Prior code § 9.35]
No person shall use motor vehicle brakes which are in any way
activated or operated by the compression of the engine of the motor
vehicle.
A. Defenses. It shall be affirmative defense to prosecution under ordinance
that compression brakes were applied in an emergency and were necessary
for the protection of persons or property.
B. Emergency Vehicles. Emergency vehicles shall be exempt from this
section. This section shall take effect upon passage and publication
as provided by law.