2015-0112
INTRODUCED BY: PAUL J. HOGAN, PE, COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
ORDINANCE NO. 15-4-12__
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An ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances Chapter 15, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Section 15-5.1. Engine brake ("No Unmuffled Compression Brake") (a) to add a "No Unmuffled Compression Brake" area on the I-310 down ramps at Highway 90 in Boutte.
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WHEREAS, the practice of engine braking by diesel trucks (sometimes referred to as "Jake Brake"), creates disturbing, excessive and offensive noise when they are used; and,
WHEREAS, this problem has become a nuisance to the residents in the area on the I-310 down ramps at Highway 90 in Boutte; and,
WHEREAS, the location of where signs are to be placed noting the prohibition of the use of engine braking is shown on the drawings attached to and made a part of this ordinance; and,
WHEREAS, "UNMUFFLED COMPRESSION BRAKES PROHIBITED" signs shall be posted off each shoulder of I-310 in accordance with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development requirements approximately 325 feet north of the overhead mounted signs on I-310 located just north of U. S. Highway 90.
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended, in Section 15-5.1. Engine brake ("No Unmuffled Compression Brake") (a) by adding the following:
It shall be unlawful for any driver of a truck or truck-tractor to activate or use the unit's engine brake ("Unmuffled Compression Brake"), on the I-310 down ramps at Highway 90 in Boutte, except in an emergency situation.
The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: SCHEXNAYDRE, LEWIS, WILSON, WOODRUFF, BENEDETTO, HOGAN, COCHRAN, FISHER-PERRIER
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: FLETCHER
And the ordinance was declared adopted this 6th day of April ___, 2015 to become effective five (5) days after publication in the Official Journal.
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