Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
House approves local penalties for loud engine brakes; debate centers on rural impact
Summary
The North Dakota House approved Senate Bill 2253, allowing local bans and penalties for engine compression brakes where signage prohibits their use, by a vote of 54‑40 after extensive floor debate over rural safety and enforcement.
The North Dakota House on Wednesday approved Senate Bill 2253 by a vote of 54‑40, a measure intended to allow cities and counties to prohibit the use of engine compression brakes (often called "Jake brakes") where signage prohibits them and to provide a penalty for violations, with exceptions for emergency situations.
Representative Koppelman, the bill carrier, told the chamber the measure targets commercial motor vehicles and is intended to give law enforcement authority to enforce local ordinances where signage is posted. "If you're operating a commercial motor vehicle in a time other than in an emergency, that…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
