Town of Genesee, WI Article VI Motor Vehicle Noise

[Adopted 10-9-2006 by Ord. No. 06-10]

§ 535-21 Prohibition on unnecessary or annoying noise.

No person shall make any unnecessary or annoying noises with a motor vehicle by squealing tires, the use of motor vehicle brakes which are in any way activated or operated by the compression of the engine [i.e., a Jacob's Engine Brake (^TM) or similar hydraulically operated device that converts a power-producing diesel engine into a power-absorbing retarding mechanism], excessively accelerating the engine, blowing the horn or emitting unnecessary and loud muffler noises.

§ 535-22 Exception.

It shall be in an affirmative defense to prosecution under this article that the otherwise prohibited noise was necessary for the protection of persons and/or property.

§ 535-23 Public nuisance.

A violation of this article is declared to be a public nuisance.

§ 535-24 Violations and penalties. [1]

Each violation of any provision of this article shall be subject to the penalties and remedies described in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article I, General Penalty, of this Code.

[1] Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).