Sec. 8-46. Compression brakes.

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Chapter 8. Traffic Code

(1) Prohibition. No person shall use motor vehicle brakes within the City of Marshfield which are in any way activated or operated by the compression of the engine of any motor vehicle or any unit or part thereof.

(2) Exception. It shall be an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the compression brakes are necessary for the protection of persons and/or property.

(Code 1982, § 7-33)

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