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Board bans engine braking on county roads in noise ordinance amendment
Whitfield County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary
Whitfield County commissioners amended the county's noise code to make use of engine braking systems on tractor-trailers a violation, approving the change 3-0 to address community concerns about noise from diesel engine braking.
Whitfield County commissioners unanimously approved an amendment to Chapter 7.5 of the county Code of Ordinances on May 9 that adds engine braking systems for diesel engines to the list of prohibited noise sources.
The motion, made by Commissioner…
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