[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Kane 1-12-2015 by Ord. No. A-1023. Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall be known as the "Borough of Kane Engine Brake
Ordinance."
No gasoline- or diesel-powered motor vehicle shall be operated
from the Borough line on Wood Street/Biddle Street (SR 0006) to the
Borough line on North Fraley Street; from the Borough line on SR 0321
south to the Borough line on Hacker Street (SR 0321 North); from the
Borough Line on South Fraley Street (SR 0066) to Greeves Street; or
any other Borough street approved by PennDOT for this restriction
within the Borough of Kane, McKean County, Pennsylvania, utilizing,
in said operation, an engine brake, with or without exhaust mufflers
or with defective or modified exhaust mufflers permitting excessive
noise to be created by said motor vehicle.
This chapter shall not apply to emergency driving situations
requiring the utilization of an engine brake to protect the safety
and property of the residents of Kane Borough, other motor vehicle
operators, pedestrians and the operator and passengers of the motor
vehicle involved in said emergency situation.
Any person, firm, corporation or organization violating any
of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon summary conviction before
a District Magistrate having jurisdiction, be sentenced to pay a fine
of not more than $600 and costs of prosecution, and in default of
the payment thereof, shall be sentenced to undergo imprisonment in
the McKean County Prison for a period of not to exceed 90 days.
