[Adopted 10-9-2006 by Ord. No. 06-10]
No person shall make any unnecessary or annoying noises with a motor vehicle by squealing tires, the use of motor vehicle brakes which are in any way activated or operated by the compression of the engine [i.e., a Jacob's Engine Brake (TM) or similar hydraulically operated device that converts a power-producing diesel engine into a power-absorbing retarding mechanism], excessively accelerating the engine, blowing the horn or emitting unnecessary and loud muffler noises.
It shall be in an affirmative defense to prosecution under this article that the otherwise prohibited noise was necessary for the protection of persons and/or property.
A violation of this article is declared to be a public nuisance.
Each violation of any provision of this article shall be subject to the penalties and remedies described in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article I, General Penalty, of this Code.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).