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