Yavapai County Approves New Noise Ordinance

Send us a text and chime in!The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors officially approved Ordinance 2026-1, a new measure designed to significantly reduce disruptive traffic noise and protect the quality of life in unincorporated residential communities. The ordinance strictly prohibits the use of engine and compression brakes—commonly known as "Jake Brakes"—within specified residential areas. While engine braking is a standard practice used by commercial vehicles to slow down safely, the mechanical decibel level it produces in close proximity to neighborhoods has become a growing concern for local residents. Ordinance 2026-1 establishes a clear framework to address these disruptions, authorizing the installation of roadside signage to alert...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/yavapai-county-approves-new-noise-ordinance/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network