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Commission OKs jake brake ban
Jake brakes prohibited in residential areas in county
new deh county commission jake brake pic web
Pictured is the portion of South McKinley where residents are concerned about the use of jake brakes by truck drivers and wanted signs indicating they are not allowed.
About a month ago, a resident complained to the Barton County Commission about the use of “jake brakes” on South McKinley and Railroad Avenue just outside the Great Bend City limits. Monday morning, commissioners took action on this matter. Commissioners found that the operation of a compression release engine brake on a gasoline- or diesel-powered motor vehicle creates excessive noise, said Operations Director Phil Hathcock.