§ 22-611. Operation of a commercial motor vehicle equipped with engine brakes

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(a) "Engine brake" defined. -- In this section, "engine brake" means an add-on engine compression brake for diesel engines.

(b) Restrictions. -- A person may not operate a commercial motor vehicle equipped with an engine brake unless the engine brake is connected to a properly functioning exhaust muffler system in constant operation when the vehicle's ignition is engaged.

(c) Disabling of exhaust muffler system prohibited; exceptions. -- A person may not disable the exhaust muffler system of a commercial motor vehicle that is equipped with an engine brake except to make a bona fide repair or replacement.

HISTORY: 2007, ch. 406.

                    
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