§ 11-23. Motor vehicle noise.

(a)

Unlawful operation of a motor vehicle.

(1)

It shall be unlawful to engage a motor vehicle in jackrabbit starts, spinning of tires, racing engines or other operations which create unreasonably loud and disturbing noises.

(2)

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or cause to be operated a motor vehicle unless the exhaust system is free from defects which affect sound reduction.

(3)

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle which has been modified by the installation of a muffler cutout or bypass.

(4)

It shall be unlawful to operate motor vehicles off-road which create unreasonably loud and disturbing noises except for emergency purposes and except to attain access from private property to public rights-of-way.

(5)

It shall be unlawful to engage, use, operate or employ unmuffled engine compression brakes on any vehicle or any unit constituting a part thereof on any street within the municipal limits designated by resolution of city council for which one or more signs are posted stating that "Unmuffled Engine Braking Prohibited."

a.

The term "engine compression brakes" means a device used for the conversion of the vehicle engine from an internal combustion engine to an air compressor for the purpose of slowing or stopping the vehicle without the use of wheel braking systems.

b.

It shall not be a violation of this subsection during any event deemed an emergency for the purpose of avoiding a collision with another object, person or vehicle.

c.

This subsection shall not apply to government-owned or operated vehicles.

(Ord. of 8-1-2000, § 3; Ord. No. 2017-23 , § 1, 6-12-17)