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SGI and the Saskatoon Police Service are clamping down on noisy vehicles this summer.
Police will begin issuing notices to vehicles in the city deemed to be excessively loud.
These notices will require drivers to contact SGI and attend a vehicle noise testing clinic. Safety officers at these clinics will accurately assess how loud the vehicles are and will work with vehicle owners to ensure modifications are made to bring their vehicle within standards.
“Excessively loud vehicles can be a distraction to other drivers, or prevent the driver of the vehicle and other drivers on the road from hearing important things while behind the wheel, such as emergency vehicle sirens,” said Staff Sergeant Patrick Barbar in a news release.
“In addition, excessive vehicle noise can be disruptive to those living on the streets on which these vehicles operate.”
The decibel limit for light vehicles is 96, and 96db to 100db for motorcycles. Operating a vehicle found to be creating excessive noise could result in a fine starting at $115.00.
There is no cost associated to having the test done. Any modifications required will be the responsibility of the vehicle’s owner.
The pilot project will run until this fall.