Simonton council adopts ban on engine compression braking
Aug 18, 2026
The City of Simonton adopted Ordinance 2026-11 on Aug. 18, 2026, prohibiting engine compression braking within city limits; the ordinance includes signage and enforcement provisions and a penalty up to $500. The vote was unanimous.
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The City of Simonton City Council on Aug. 18, 2026, approved Ordinance 2026-11, which amends Chapter 32 (Traffic and Vehicles) to prohibit engine compression braking and similar braking within the city limits. The ordinance includes provisions for signage, severability, enforcement and a penalty not to exceed $500.
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