[Adopted 11-8-2005 by Ord. No. 153]
[Amended 2-14-2006 by Ord. No. 153]
A. No person shall operate, use or cause to be operated
or used any vehicle engine compression brake or engine retarder at
the following locations:
(1) On East Maple Grove Road in the area between the posted
signs located east of Route 625 and east of Church Street.
(2) On Pa. Route 625 in the area between the posted signs
located north of Lauschtown Road and north of Pleasant Valley Road.
(3) On West Maple Grove Road in the area between the posted
signs located west of Pa. Route 625 and west of School Road.
B. This section shall not apply to emergency situations
requiring the utilization of an engine compression brake or engine
retarder to protect the health, safety or welfare of the residents
or business owners of Brecknock Township, other motor vehicle operators,
pedestrians or the operator or passengers of the motor vehicle involved
in said emergency situation.
C. Any person, firm, corporation or organization violating
any of the provisions of this section shall, upon summary conviction
and before a District Magistrate having jurisdiction, be sentenced
to pay a fine of not more than $300 plus costs of prosecution.