Iron County broadens noise code to ban engine braking in posted municipal approaches
The commission adopted Ordinance 2026-12 to amend nuisance rules and define 'dynamic braking device' (engine/jake brake), prohibit engine braking in posted approach corridors at any hour, and allow criminal citations for violations in posted areas.
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On May 26 the Iron County Commission adopted Ordinance 2026-12, amending Title 8, Chapter 8.20 of the county code to add a definition for "dynamic braking device" (commonly called a "jake brake" or engine brake) and to designate posted municipal approaches and corridors as restricted areas where use of such devices is prohibited except to avoid imminent danger.
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