You do know that motorcycles speak right? It’s a form of communication. But yes, often too loud and often illegal. Just not upheld like many of the laws they make.
Yeah this really works. They tried the idea out in Paris a while back and things are getting better. More of a deterrent though. The sensors should be signposted to remind noisy bikers.
Paris suburb pioneers ‘noise radar’ to fine roaring motorcycles
Motorcycles thundering through residential neighborhoods, revving their engines and waking up every child in the street, may soon be a thing of the past in France. A Paris suburb is trying out a new system that can identify noisy vehicles, pinpoint their location and automatically...
While noise cameras are typically set up to detect any noisy vehicles, the devices in Paris are specifically targeting motorcycles with one set up in Saint-Forget, a hilly rural area near Paris popular with riders.
The Motor Cycle Noise Act 1987 prohibits the supply of motor cycle exhaust systems and silencers likely to result in the emission of excessive noise; and for connected purposes.
In the UK, the noise limit for a motorbike is set at 80dB, with an extra 6dB added to account for mechanical noise.
An Act to prohibit the supply of motor cycle exhaust systems and silencers likely to result in the emission of excessive noise; and for connected purposes.
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DecibelX looks good for measuring loudness but it would need integration with camera and messenger to send to the police. Like the idea though – noise is antisocial pollution
"Decibel X" is one of very few noise meter apps on the market that has highly reliable, pre-calibrated measurements and supports dBA, dBC. It turns your iOS device into a professional sound level meter, precisely measures the sound pressure level (SPL) all around you. This extremely useful and be... Read more
You do know that motorcycles speak right? It’s a form of communication. But yes, often too loud and often illegal. Just not upheld like many of the laws they make.
According to this they do – another way for the govt to generate revenue from crime. Good idea!
Yeah this really works. They tried the idea out in Paris a while back and things are getting better. More of a deterrent though. The sensors should be signposted to remind noisy bikers.
While noise cameras are typically set up to detect any noisy vehicles, the devices in Paris are specifically targeting motorcycles with one set up in Saint-Forget, a hilly rural area near Paris popular with riders.
The Motor Cycle Noise Act 1987 prohibits the supply of motor cycle exhaust systems and silencers likely to result in the emission of excessive noise; and for connected purposes.
In the UK, the noise limit for a motorbike is set at 80dB, with an extra 6dB added to account for mechanical noise.
Range and re-charge time are always going to be a problem with lecky motorbikes. Not quite nailed it yet.
Get with the program man, there are heaps of them out there already, some are just amazing.
Just use this – Self Evident is a free, convenient and effective way for people across England & Wales to engage with the police. With 28,000 registered users already, the app is used every day to report crime and capture digital evidence.
NOISE ANNOYS
DecibelX looks good for measuring loudness but it would need integration with camera and messenger to send to the police. Like the idea though – noise is antisocial pollution