[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Montvale 11-10-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-1487. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ENGINE BRAKING
The use or operation of any mechanical exhaust device designed to aid in the 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 street within the Borough of Montvale any mechanical exhaust or decompression device which results in the practice known as "engine braking."
The following are exempt from the provision of this chapter:
A. 
Noise caused by the application of engine braking which is effectively muffled.
B. 
Engine braking where the application is necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the public.
C. 
Noise created by emergency equipment or vehicles for emergency purposes.
The Borough is hereby authorized to post signs at reasonable locations within the Borough indicating the prohibition of engine braking.
Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article I, General Penalty.