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Committee seeks ordinance to ban compression-release ‘Jake’ brakes within city limits
Summary
A council request was made for legislation to prohibit use of compression-release engine brakes in Barberton city limits and to establish penalties; committee members said enforcement would be via citation and signs could provide notice.
The Public Welfare and Safety Committee discussed on April 14 a request from Councilor Emily Beck for legislation to ban compression-release engine brakes — commonly called "Jake brakes" — within Barberton city limits and to establish penalties.
Committee Chair Mister Harris introduced the item as a letter from Councilor Beck requesting emergency…
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