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Resident request to ban 'Jake brakes' on town roads tabled by Scotland board
Summary
A resident asked the Board of Selectmen to consider an ordinance prohibiting engine compression brakes; the board noted enforcement challenges because the town lacks a local police force and agreed to defer the matter for further review.
A resident requested that Scotland consider adopting an ordinance to prohibit the use of engine compression brakes (commonly called "Jake brakes") on town roads, and the Board of Selectmen discussed the request at its Feb. 17 meeting.
Board members noted enforcement would be difficult because Scotland does not have a resident State Trooper or local police department to enforce such an ordinance. After discussion, the board agreed to take the matter under advisement and tabled the issue to allow additional time for review and research before any formal action.
No vote to adopt an ordinance was taken; the discussion was added to the agenda earlier in the meeting on a motion that carried.
