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Council approves first reading of ordinance restricting use of compression brakes with $50 fine
Summary
The Lincoln City Council approved first reading of a new ordinance restricting the use of compression (engine) brakes within city limits and setting a $50 fine for violations; the measure was modeled on the county ordinance but altered to remove a signage requirement, the council was told.
The Lincoln City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance restricting the use of compression (engine) brakes within city limits and establishing a $50 fine for violations.
City staff said the draft was built from the county ordinance but removed a requirement that the restriction be tied to signage. The staff member presenting the draft said, “We removed that partly based on the comments in the last meeting ... and then also, we inserted the same potential fine, $50.50 dollars for a violation.”
Council members moved and seconded the measure for first reading; the mayor requested a roll-call confirmation after an initial voice vote. The roll call in the record shows three council members explicitly recorded as voting yes; the clerk indicated the motion passed. The ordinance was presented to council for review and will return for a subsequent reading and final vote.
Why it matters: compression-brake restrictions are intended to reduce noise and disturbance in residential areas; by removing the county’s signage prerequisite, the city’s draft would make enforcement independent of posted signs, according to staff. Councilmembers did not propose additional amendments during first reading.
The council did not adopt a final ordinance text at this meeting; the item advanced as a first reading and will reappear for final consideration at a later meeting.
