‘Some motorbike riders and supercar owners can currently just get away with making an unacceptable amount of noise’
A whopping 58% of motorists have claimed they want noise cameras installed to detect illegally loud vehicles.
A poll carried out by the RAC found that while 58% of drivers were for the new noise camears, 22% were against the idea and 20% were unsure.
Just last year there was a £300,000 trial of noise cameras.
The technology involves using a camera and numerous microphones to detect illegally noisy vehicles, reports Sky News.
The camera then records an image of the vehicle thus creating evidence which can be used to fine cars which are too loud to be on the road.
34% of people surveyed claimed they regularly hear motorists revving their engines or see people with excessively loud exhausts.
RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “Our research with drivers shows there is a very strong desire to put an end to the scourge of excessively noisy vehicles that disturb the peace all around the country.
“It’s plain wrong that those who have fitted their cars with modified exhausts, some motorbike riders and supercar owners can currently just get away with making an unacceptable amount of noise.
“Fortunately, the Department for Transport’s recent noise camera trials may provide the solution.
“We hope the findings are positive and that the technology can be quickly and cost-efficiently rolled out to the worst affected areas.
“There is no good reason why cars and motorbikes should make so much noise, so the sooner effective camera enforcement can be put in place the better.”
Roads minister Richard Holden said: “Boy racers are an anti-social menace and we have extensively trialled noise camera technology in various parts of the country over the past year.
“We are currently analysing data from the trials and will update in due course on any future measures which will help bring peace and tranquillity back to our towns, cities and villages.”
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