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City of El Paso, IL
Woodford County
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[Added 10-19-2009 by Ord. No. 893]
It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to operate or actuate any engine braking system that emits excessive noise, which shall include the use of engine compression brakes (commonly referred to as "Jake brakes"), on any street, highway, or road within the City limits.
This article shall not apply to the use of an engine braking system that has an adequate sound-muffling system in proper working order that prevents excessive noise. Furthermore, this article shall not apply if the driver used an engine braking system that emits excessive noise in an emergency to avoid a collision with a person or another vehicle.