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 the 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 Township
of Cranbury, any mechanical exhaust or decompression device which results
in the practice known as "engine braking."
The provision of this chapter 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 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 chapter. Sounds created by
emergency equipment for emergency purposes are also exempt.
The Township is hereby authorized to post at reasonable locations, within
the Township signs indicating the prohibition of engine braking.
Unless another penalty is expressly provided by New Jersey Statute,
any person convicted of a violation of this chapter shall be punished for
a first conviction thereof by a fine of not more than $100 or by imprisonment
for a period not to exceed 10 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment;
for a second such conviction, such person shall be punished by a fine of not
more than $200 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 20 days, or by
both such fine and imprisonment; and upon the third or any subsequent conviction,
such person shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment
for a period not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.