[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Swedesboro as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Vehicles and traffic — See Ch. 110.
Noise — See Ch. 370.
[Adopted 4-4-2005 (Ch. 64 of the 1982 Code)]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ENGINE-BRAKING
The use or operation of any mechanical exhaust device designed to aid in 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 road within the Borough of Swedesboro, any mechanical exhaust or decompression device which results in the practice known as "engine-braking."
The provisions of this article shall not apply to the application of unmuffled compression brakes where necessary for the protection of persons and/or property which cannot be avoided by application of an alternative braking system. Noise caused by the application of engine compression brakes, otherwise known as "engine-braking," which is effectively muffled, or if the application is necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the community, is exempt from the provisions of this article. Sounds created by emergency equipment for emergency purposes are also exempt.
The Borough is hereby authorized to post at reasonable locations within the Borough signs indicating the prohibition of engine-braking.
Any person or persons convicted of a violation of the provisions of this article shall be punished as set forth in Chapter 1, Article I, General Provisions, § 1-15, General penalty. Each day the violation occurs shall be deemed a separate violation.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).