Indiana legal term
compression release engine brake in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “compression release engine brake” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Indiana criminal code.
What does “compression release engine brake” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"compression release engine brake" means a hydraulically operated device that converts a power producing diesel engine into a power absorbing retarding mechanism. (Ind. Code § 9-21-8-44.5)
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