Council hears draft ban on engine ("Jake") brakes within Bluff
A proposed ordinance would ban use of engine compression brakes (commonly called Jake brakes) within town limits except in emergencies, to reduce noise and perceived air impacts. Staff said enforcement would rely on state or county law-enforcement partners; a public commenter asked staff to make sign placement flexible.
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Staff presented a concise draft ordinance that would make it unlawful to operate an engine compression brake (commonly called a "Jake brake") within Bluff town limits except in emergencies. The stated purposes are to reduce noise and protect the town's character as described in the general plan.
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