5537-3-06. Engine brake

(A) Every motor vehicle and motorcycle with an internal combustion engine shall at all times be equipped with a muffler which is in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise, and no person shall use a muffler cutout, by-pass, or similar device upon a motor vehicle on the turnpike. Every motor vehicle and motorcycle muffler shall be equipped with baffle plates.

(B) Except in cases of emergency or extreme weather conditions, no person may operate an unmuffled engine brake on the turnpike.

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 4/30/2018 and 04/30/2023
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 5537.16
Rule Amplifies: 5537.16
Prior Effective Dates: 05/26/2008

Prior History: (R.C. 119.032 review dates: 03/06/2013 and 03/06/2018
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 5537.16
Rule Amplifies: 5537.16
Prior Effective Dates: 5/26/2008)