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08. Ordinance 1223 - Prohibit Jake Brakes - 1st ReadingORDINANCE NO. 1223 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA, PROHIBITING THE USE OF JAKE BRAKES ON THE STREETS, ALLEYS, HIGHWAYS, AND BRIDGES OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA: SECTION I. That no person operating a motor vehicle shall use Jake brakes (engine compression brakes) to slow a vehicle within the corporate city limits of the City of Kalispell, except in emergency stopping situations. This section may not be enforced against an operator of a motor vehicle until such time as appropriate signs in the proper position with the appropriate legend informing the motorist are placed. SECTION II. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from and after its passage by the City Council and approval by the Mayor. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA, THIS DAY OF , 1995. Douglas D. Rauthe, Mayor ATTEST: Debbie Gifford, CMG Clerk of Council