Council adopts ordinance banning engine (Jake) brakes with emergency exception
Jul 21, 2026
Jul 21, 2026
Ordinance No. 1448, prohibiting engine brakes (Jake brakes) under the city's traffic code with an emergency exception for truckers, passed on its third and final reading after limited discussion.
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The City of Chadron council passed Ordinance No. 1448 on its third and final reading, amending chapter 16 of the municipal code to add rules regarding engine brakes (commonly called Jake brakes) and a violation penalty.
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