Performance ability of brakes.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 11-32-5
in effectSec. 11-32-5. - Performance ability of brakes.
A. The service brakes upon any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles shall be adequate to stop such vehicle when traveling 20 miles per hour within a distance of 30 feet when upon dry asphalt or concrete pavement surface free from loose material where the grade does not exceed one percent.
B. Under the above conditions, the hand brake shall be adequate to stop such vehicle within a distance of 55 feet and such hand brake shall be adequate to hold such vehicle stationary on any grade upon which operated.
C. Under the above conditions, the service brakes upon a motor vehicle equipped with two wheel brakes only, when permitted under this chapter, shall be adequate to stop the vehicle within a distance of 40 feet and the hand brake adequate to stop the vehicle within a distance of 55 feet.
D. All braking distances specified in this section shall apply to all vehicles mentioned, whether or not such vehicles are loaded to the maximum capacity.
(Code 1967, § 23-109; Code 1985, § 21-325)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT11VETR_CH11-32VEEQ_S11-32-5PEABBRFetched: 10/28/2026