Fayette Excessive, Loud, Unusual or Explosive Use of Engine and Compressed Air-Braking Devices Prohibited, Where ordinance (§ 215.320)

A. Definitions. The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this Section, shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

ENGINE RETARDING BRAKE: A "Dynamic Brake," "Jake Brake," "Jacobs Brake," "C-Brake," "Paccar Brake," transmission brake, or any other engine retarding brake system that alters the normal compression of the engine and subsequently releases that compression.

B. Prohibitions. It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to use or operate or cause to be used or operated within designated areas in the incorporated areas of the City of Fayette, any engine brake, compression brake, or mechanical exhaust device designed to aid in the braking or deceleration of any vehicle that results in excessive, loud, unusual noise from such vehicle unless such use is necessary to avoid imminent danger. Such prohibition shall be applicable only to those public roads or highways, or portions specifically identified in this Section.

C. Areas Of Prohibition. The prohibition set forth herein shall apply to all of the public roads and highways in the City of Fayette.

D. Signage. Signs stating "VEHICLE NOISE LAWS ENFORCED" or "ENGINE BRAKE ORDINANCE ENFORCED" may be installed at locations deemed appropriate by the Board of Aldermen to advise motorists of the prohibitions contained in this Section, except that no sign stating "VEHICLE NOISE LAWS ENFORCED" or "ENGINE BRAKE ORDINANCE ENFORCED" shall be installed on State Highways without a permit from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The provisions of this Section shall be in full force and effect even if no signs are installed.

E. Exceptions. Emergency vehicles shall be exempt from the application of this Section.

F. Enforcement. Any person who is convicted of a violation of this Section shall be fined up to five hundred dollars ($500.00) and/or up to ninety (90) days in jail for each such violation.