Re:New York is using cameras with microphones to ticket loud...
by Reason077 on Thursday February 17, 2022 @12:16AM
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European type certification rules set a noise limit of 72 dB(A) for new passenger cars. This will reduce to 68 dB(A) by 2026. [1]
It’s also illegal to modify a car exhaust system in such a way that makes it louder than stock, however in practice it seems there is very limited enforcement of this.
Motorcycles are allowed to emit far higher noise levels than cars, unfortunately!
[1] https://www.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/fuel-consump...
https://hearinglosshelp.com/blog/exactly-how-quiet-are-cars-...
It looks as though 80db would be significantly above the max for a stock car. Although I would probably like to see a tax on any cars sold with over 75db of sound as it's a significant burden on society.