In some areas, you're allowed to use Jake brakes only if the vehicle is fitted with a proper muffler that masks the noise to a somewhat acceptable level.

Harvey from New Mexico was puzzled by a freeway sign he drove past that said something about a 'jake brake'. Who is this 'Jake' and why does he get a break? Find out on this episode of the Best of ...

“Jake Brakes are for very large vehicles traveling at interstate speeds or going down a steep incline for a long period of time. Because neither of those situations exists in our city, the noise ...

The so-called "jake brakes" (whose name comes from brakes made by Jacobs Vehicle Systems, although the term is often used for all compressed-air brakes) work by transforming the truck's diesel ...

Otherwise, we don’t want Jake brakes in Clio,” said Grice. The ordinance was modeled after a current ordinance in use in Pell City. The ordinance will go into affect in 30 days.

A proposed noise ordinance over Jake Brakes could be difficult to enforce. City councilmen were divided during a public safety meeting over the efficacy of an ordinance against use of the brakes.

Sedalia passes ordinance to limit excessive engine braking noise Sedalia has banned unmuffled "Jake Brakes" to reduce noise after residents raised concerns Muyang Cao, KOMU 8 Digital Producer May ...