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Board bans engine braking on county roads in noise ordinance amendment
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 Barry W. Robbins and seconded by Commissioner Robby Staten, would add a new subsection to section 7.5-41(b) stating that "the use of engine braking systems for diesel engines on tractor trailers and similar vehicles within Whitfield County shall constitute a violation of this section." The motion passed 3-0.
Board members approved the change after public comment earlier in the meeting raised neighborhood concerns about noise. The ordinance amendment is an enforcement tool the county can use as part of its code enforcement program; staff did not specify a start date for enforcement during the meeting.
The Board did not discuss specific enforcement schedules or signage during this session; implementation details will be addressed by county enforcement staff.
