HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 1979 (23) Ordinance
The County Board of Supervisors of St. Croix County, Wisconsin, s k
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do ordain as follows:
Section 1.
No person shall make unnecessary and annoying noise with a
motor vehicle by squealing tires, excessive acceleration of the
engine, or by emitting unnecessary and loud muffler noises.
Section 2.
No person shall intentionally drive or operate a motor vehicle
in such manner as to deface or mar the surface or shoulder of a
public highway.
Section 3.
nefinitions. ,
a. "drive or operate" means exercising physical control over
the vehicle's speed and direction while in motion.
b. "motor vehicle" is any self-propelled, motorized device by
which a person or property is or may be transported upon a highway.
k c. "public highway" has the meaning designated in Section
Y; 340.01(22) of the Wisconsin Statutes.
J" d. "unnecessary and annoying noise" is any sound or noise
produced by a motor vehicle, ,which noise exceeds in..duration or
� .v ' . intensity that attending the routine and safe acceleration.and
k' operation of a motor vehicle.
Section 4.
Any person who shall violate the provisions of this ordinance
Y^ shall, upon conviction thereof, forfeit not more than $50 together
with the costs of prosecution; and in default of payment of that
sum, shall be imprisoned in the County Jail until said forfeiture
and costs are paid, but not exceeding 30 days.
Section 5.
This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and proper
publication.
.' Adopted this 13th day of February , 1979.
ST. CROIX COUNTY HIGHWAY ST. CRCIX COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT
COMMITTEE COMMITTEE
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