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Ward 5 resident urges citywide ban on truck exhaust brakes; council points to public safety committee work
Summary
A Ward 5 resident asked the council to consider an ordinance banning truck engine brakes within city limits, citing noise and community disturbance. Councilors said the public safety committee and police chief have been working on language and welcomed further public input.
During the public‑comment period a Ward 5 resident, Matt Voss, asked the Jefferson City Council to consider a citywide ordinance banning exhaust brakes on trucks within city limits, especially in residential areas.
Voss said he and his wife moved to Ward 5 eight months ago and collected about 25 signatures in a couple of hours from neighbors who consider the noise a significant problem near Highway 54. He said the hill near his neighborhood and a speed‑limit change reduce the safety reason for exhaust‑brake use and that time‑of‑day or area restrictions could address the concern. He suggested signage and enforcement and cited nearby communities that have noise ordinances.
Council response: Council members thanked Voss for raising the issue and noted that Councilman Lyckel chairs the public safety committee and that Chief of Police and the committee are working on appropriate language. Council encouraged Voss to follow committee meetings for opportunities to provide input.
Ending: Staff said the chief and committee had been involved and that additional public comments may be solicited as committee language is developed.
