Council bans engine/compression brakes in new ordinance; DOT to install signs on state right-of-way
Summary
After discussion about enforcement limits, the council adopted an ordinance prohibiting engine brakes/compression brakes; staff said the DOT agreed to install signs on state right-of-way and the city will furnish posts and signs on local streets.
The Webster City Council adopted a local ordinance prohibiting engine brakes and compression brakes after a second reading and a motion to waive the third reading. Council member (Speaker 2) said the measure arose from a traffic committee concern and resident complaints: "So this was brought to our attention at our traffic committee meeting as well of a concerned citizen," and added that the Iowa DOT offered to install signs on DOT right-of-way.
Council members discussed enforcement realities. One council member (Speaker 3) summarized enforcement concerns bluntly: "So enforcement is roll of the dice." Staff said the city would need to provide sign posts on local streets while DOT would place signs on state property. The ordinance passed after the council moved and recorded voice approval; the transcript records the procedural motions and voice votes but not a roll-call tally.
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