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Updated: Tuesday, 02 Dec 2008, 2:16 PM EST
Published : Tuesday, 02 Dec 2008, 12:16 AM EST
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - The Lafayette City Council decided to get more information
before voting on one ordinance. The council considered a law
on prohibiting the use of compression release engine brakes
commonly known as Jake brakes on city streets. The law would
ban the use of the brakes that make a loud popping noise within
city limits from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. A vote on the first reading
was scheduled, but councilman Rick Cornstuble says the council got
an email from the brake manufacturer, who wants to provide more
information about the product.
"He's apparently offered some addition information on how the
brakes work and what other cities have done about the noise, so the
council wanted to get that information and look it over before
actually voting on the resolution," he explained.
Council put the brakes on the ordinance and tabled it until
the January 5th meeting. Cornstuble said he will also look
into how many signs will need to be posted on city streets to
inform truck drivers of the ordinance and what those signs will
cost taxpayers.
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