[Added 8-23-2018 by Ord.
No. 20-18]
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 the 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 street within the Borough of Rockaway any mechanical exhaust or
decompression device which results in the practice known as engine-braking.
Noise caused by the application of engine-braking which is effectively
muffled, or if the application is necessary for the health, safety
and welfare of the community, or noise created by emergency equipment
for emergency purposes are exempt from the provisions of this article.
Vehicles operating on State Highway Route 46 are exempt from the provisions
of this article.
The Borough is hereby authorized to post signs at reasonable
locations within the Borough indicating the prohibition of engine-braking.
