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Council adopts ordinance targeting excessive vehicle noise, including engine‑retarding (Jake) brakes, with MnDOT signage planned on Highway 22
Summary
After a public hearing with residents calling for relief from loud engine‑retarding braking and modified vehicles, the council adopted an ordinance amending the city code to address abnormal vehicle noise; enforcement will be by city officers and MnDOT will place entry signs on Highway 22 near city limits.
The Mankato City Council adopted an ordinance amending the city code to address excessive motor‑vehicle noise, including engine‑retarding braking commonly called Jake brakes.
City Manager Susan Arnds and staff presented the draft language, which the council said was modeled on neighboring jurisdictions and conforming to Minnesota statutory language. The draft ordinance includes provisions on abnormal or excessive motor‑vehicle noise and engine‑retarding braking and…
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