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IN SB0437
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Indiana Code IC 9-21-8-44.5 effective July 1, 2015, regarding compression release engine brakes on motor vehicles.
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Defines "compression release engine brake" as a hydraulically operated device that converts a diesel engine into a power-absorbing retarding mechanism.
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Prohibits drivers from using compression release engine brakes instead of service brakes on the Indiana toll road in counties with populations between 150,000 and 170,000, except in cases of service brake failure.
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Requires all motor vehicles equipped with compression release engine brakes to have a muffler in good working condition to prevent excessive noise.
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Exempts motor vehicles that have factory-installed mufflers or equivalent aftermarket mufflers from the noise prevention requirement.
Legislative Description
Compression release engine brakes. Provides that it is a Class C infraction for a person to drive a motor vehicle equipped with compression release engine brakes unless the motor vehicle is equipped with a muffler in good working condition so that excessive noise is prevented, with certain exceptions.
Last Action
Public Law 168
5/5/2015