A. Mufflers and Exhaust Systems. Every motor vehicle operated upon the public highways shall at all times be equipped with an exhaust system and a muffler in good working order and constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise.

B. Tire Noise. It is unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle in such a manner as to cause or allow to be emitted squealing, screeching or other such noise from the tires in contact with the ground because of rapid acceleration or excessive speed around corners or other such reason, except that noise resulting from emergency braking to avoid imminent danger shall be exempt from this section.

C. Alteration of Motor Vehicles. It is unlawful for any person to change or modify any part of a motor vehicle or install any device thereon in any manner that permits sound to be emitted by the motor vehicle in excess of the limits prescribed in Sections 20.08.060 and 20.08.070.

D. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor. (Ord. 3509-16 § 8, 2016; Ord. 534-78 § 4(c), 1978.)