[Winona Online Democracy] David Dittman Wrote: >The Winona police department .................... efforts to curtail sound >............ from jake braking trucks, .......... by choosing to enforce >local ordinances .................
-----Response ----- From: "Frank Pomeroy" > .......................... We responded to the jake brake noise problem >because we received complaints................... My apologies for editing Mr. Dittman's and Chief Pomeroy's postings out of context, but I'm curious about the "jake brake" issue. A couple of years ago this was brought up in a city council meeting by Dieter Mielimonka responding to constituents complaints. Chief Pomeroy said that the city wasn't enforcing the anti-jake brake ordinance until a couple of lawsuits by truckers in other Minnesota towns was resolved. Actually, what had happened was that the League of Minnesota Cities organization had recommended repealing jake brake laws lest towns make themselves vulnerable to such lawsuits. That is why in Minnesota you now see "motor vehicle noise laws enforced" instead of jake-brake specific signs. So, even though there are no longer "jake brake" signs posted, are we again prohibiting jake brakes? (BTW, the Jacobs Brake Company insists that towns use the term "dynamic brakes" in order to protect their trade mark) Or are we taking action based on decibel readings of noisy trucks? Jacobs' web site has much opinion on why the lack of mufflers is the problem rather than the use of their product: http://www.jakebrake.com/content.php4?doc_uid=18&PHPSESSID=a4df776a01a4f5642 055aef964c340fd If we are now able to deal with trucks lacking proper exhaust systems, is it too much to hope for that our police department can do something about the harley bikers? John N. Finn _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
