Committee discusses engine-brake noise, cites state statute and considers signage changes
Members raised resident complaints about engine-brake ("Jake brake") use in town, cited Oregon statute language prohibiting unmuffled engine braking on highways, and asked staff to explore clearer signage and enforcement options.
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At the meeting, committee members discussed frequent resident complaints about commercial vehicles using engine brakes (often called "Jake brakes") within Sweet Home neighborhoods. Members said the noise was audible in multiple neighborhoods and asked staff whether existing signage and enforcement were adequate.
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