[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Swedesboro as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
[Adopted 4-4-2005 (Ch. 64 of the 1982 Code)]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
The use or operation of any mechanical exhaust device designed
to aid in 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 road within the Borough of Swedesboro, any mechanical exhaust
or decompression device which results in the practice known as "engine-braking."
The provisions of this article 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 an alternative braking system. Noise caused by the 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 article. Sounds created by emergency equipment
for emergency purposes are also exempt.
The Borough is hereby authorized to post at reasonable locations
within the Borough signs indicating the prohibition of engine-braking.
