1389 - Ordinance - Unmuffled Compression BrakesORDINANCE NO. 1389 V
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT
ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, CODIFYING
CHAPTER 10 OF THE PORT ORCHARD
MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE THE
PROHIBITION OF THE USE OF UNMUFFLED
COMPRESSION BRAKES IN THE CITY EXCEPT
IN EMERGENCIES; PROVIDING PENALTIES
THEREFORE, AND AUTHORIZING SIGN
POSTING TO THAT EFFECT.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard finds that the
use of motor vehicle brakes that are activated or operated by
the unmuffled compression of the engine of a motor vehicle,
commonly called Jacobs or Jake brakes, disturbs.and disrupts
the public peace and quiet and, therefore, finds that it
would be in the best interests of the public health, safety
and general welfare to prohibit the use of such brakes except
in emergency situations,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
1. No person shall use motor vehicle brakes
commonly known as Jacobs or Jake brakes, which are in any way
activated or operated by the unmuffled compression of the
engine of any such motor vehicle or any unit or part thereof
within the City limits of the City of Port Orchard.
2. It shall be an affirmative defense to
prosecution under this section that said unmuffled
compression brakes were applied in an emergency and were
necessary for the protection of persons and/or property.
3. Any person violating the provisions of this
Ordinance shall be deemed to have committed a traffic
infraction and shall be penalized an amount not to exceed
$50.00.
4. The City personnel are authorized and
directed to post appropriate signs consistent with the
provisions of this Ordinance.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port
Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk in
authentication of such passage .this loth day of August, 1987.
LESLIE �J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Patricia Hower,/City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney