HomeMy WebLinkAbout1491 Ordinance1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 ORDINANCE NO. 1491 AN ORDINANCE PROHIB TING THE USE: OF EXHAUST BRAKES WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO. WHEREAS, trucks using the streets of the City of Pasco have been slowing to stop by use of exhaust brakes which causes excessive noise, and, WHEREAS, the use of such brakes is designed for the open highway, and their use is not needed to bring trucks to safe stops within the city, NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO DO ORDA IN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. It shall be unlawfull for any person to create any loud, disturbing or unnecessary noise in the City of Pasco by using any mechan- ical devise operated by compressed air, steam, or otherwise, unless the noise created thereby is effectively muffled. Section 2. Any person violating this ordinance shall be punished by fine not to exceed $500 or by imprisonment in the city jail not to exceed 6 months or by both fine and imprisonment. Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage and publication as required by .law.. PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED as provided by law this 3 day of August 1971. Attest: Mayor Citv Cl Approved as to form: City Attorney CAMPBELL 6 JOHNBTON ATTORNEYS AT LAW POST OFFICE BOX 609 609 WEST CLARK STREET PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301 L/'�