Commissioners ask staff to study ‘unmuffled engine compression brakes’ signage and enforcement on NC‑158
Dec 2, 2025
Dec 2, 2025
A resident request prompted commissioners to ask staff to investigate whether the county should seek NCDOT sign installation and/or adopt a local ordinance to prohibit unmuffled engine compression brakes on a downhill segment of NC‑158; county staff said the county would be responsible for posting and enforcement if it moved forward.
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Commissioners on Monday discussed a resident complaint about excessive truck noise on N.C. 158 and asked staff to investigate posting signs and the feasibility of local enforcement.
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