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Committee advances bill making illegal use of engine compression brakes in posted zones a moving violation
Summary
Senate Bill 2253 would make use of an engine compression ("Jake") brake in zones posted to prohibit such devices a moving violation punishable by a $50 fine, with an emergency exemption. The Senate Transportation Committee approved a do-pass recommendation.
The Senate Transportation Committee voted to recommend Senate Bill 2253, which defines use of an engine compression brake device in a clearly posted prohibition zone as a moving violation and establishes a $50 penalty for violations.
Sponsor and purpose: Senator Dean Rummel (District 37) said the bill addresses noise and community disturbance where compression brakes are prohibited by signs. "This bill just defines that as a moving violation and it imposes a fee of $50," Rummel told the…
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