Newton City Council Passes Second Reading Of An Ordinance Prohibiting Engine Braking | KNIA KRLS Radio – The One to Count On
The Newton City Council has passed the second reading of a new ordinance that prohibits engine braking, except in emergency situations. Commercial truck drivers sometimes use engine brakes to slow down to reduce wear and overheating on the brakes and to improve fuel economy, but these brakes are very loud. Third Ward Newton City Council representative Stacey Simbro lives near the interstate and the east exit by Iowa Speedway, and says there are several residents in that area that will be tickled to death to have this new ordinance passed. He says he’s also heard the engine brakes. Newton City Administrator Matt Muckler says complaints have also come from along East 31st Street North, which is on the northeast edge of town. The penalty for violating the ordinance would be a fine, plus applicable court costs and fees. The only City Council member to vote Monday night against prohibiting the use of engine brakes within Newton’s City Limits, was At-Large Council member Randy Ervin. He objected to putting a new ordinance on the books that he feels is too hard to enforce.
In another matter, the Newton City Council rejected a proposed ordinance allowing for urban chickens and ducks within residential areas of the city. The proposal was defeated on a four to two vote, with only Second Ward Council Member Melissa Dalton and At-Large Representative Joel Mills in support of it.
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