The purpose of this article is to make it unlawful for vehicles equipped with compression-release-type braking systems, sometimes known as "Jake brakes®," to use such braking systems or devices upon any public streets, roads or highways within the limits of the Village for the peace, health and comfort of the citizens of Tilton and the public.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Any devices equipped on certain commercial vehicles, including, but not limited to, tractors, semi-trucks, motor carriers and buses that utilize engine compression release or engine retarders as a means of slowing or braking the speed of the vehicle in lieu of applying the clutch or brakes.
Every driver of any vehicle who shall cause their vehicle to brake or slow by any method which increases the noise emission levels of the engine, such as, but not limited to, engine compression release or engine retarder, in lieu of applying the clutch or brakes upon any public streets, roads or highways within the limits of the Village of Tilton shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
Violation of this article shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $750 for each offense.