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Laws allow ‘Jake brakes’ to be used on Hawaii roads
POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jul 04, 2012
~~<p><strong>QUESTION:</strong> I hear trucks many times a day using “Jake brakes” on Kamehameha Highway in Kaaawa, near the elementary school, to slow down. Are jake brakes legal in Hawaii?</p>
<p><strong>ANSWER:</strong> There are no state laws prohibiting or restricting the use of compression release engine brakes — commonly referred to as “Jake brakes” — according to the state Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Safety Office. This type of brake is typically installed in large diesel engine vehicles.</p>
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QUESTION: I hear trucks many times a day using “Jake brakes” on Kamehameha Highway in Kaaawa, near the elementary school, to slow down. Are jake brakes legal in Hawaii?
ANSWER: There are no state laws prohibiting or restricting the use of compression release engine brakes — commonly referred to as “Jake brakes” — according to the state Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Safety Office. This type of brake is typically installed in large diesel engine vehicles. Login for more...
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