§ 24-94. Unnecessary vehicle noise.

(a)

No person shall intentionally operate any vehicle:

(1)

At such a speed on a curve or turn as to create loud and unnecessary noise through the squealing of tires upon the public right-of-way; or

(2)

So to accelerate or decelerate in such a manner as to create loud and unnecessary noise through the squealing of tires upon the public right-of-way; or

(3)

So as to cause damage to the public right-of-way.

(b)

Engine braking; exceptions; violations.

(1)

A person commits the offense of engine braking if the person is operating a motor vehicle on any public street, roadway or highway in this city and uses an unmuffled engine brake.

(2)

Reckless and negligent violations of subsection (b) of this section shall constitute a violation and no proof of intent or knowledge of such violation is required.

(3)

A person is not in violation of this section if the person uses an unmuffled engine brake in an emergency situation to avoid imminent danger to a person or to property.

(4)

Violation of any provision of this section shall be deemed a nuisance. Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor and shall be punished in accordance with state law.

(Ord. No. 1392, § 2, 11-26-85; Ord. No. 2186, § 3, 2-27-01)

Cross reference

Vehicular noise, § 25-67.