A metro-Edmonton municipality is modifying its vehicle noise bylaw to include cars, truck and presumably even tractors and farm equipment.That’s because the Leduc council on Tuesday unanimously approved amendments to its existing bylaw covering motorcycles to include a maximum decibel threshold for all motor vehicles in the city.All motor vehicles must adhere to a maximum level of 92 decibels at idle and 96 decibels at speed for exhaust noise. In a news release, the city said the move is meant “to support quality of life for all residents in the community.”Exceeding those limits could result in fines of up to $250..“We have heard from residents that excessive vehicle noise is a recurring issue throughout the city. Some noise is related to traffic volume; however, a portion also relates to modified exhaust systems.”The new rules were originally proposed in September of 2023 before being approved on July 8.By way of comparison, 90 decibels is the equivalent of a hand held hair dryer or heated argument. A trombone comes in around 110 decibels while a police siren — to chase offenders — is about 120 on the logarithmic scale. The city is recommending vehicle owners repair or remove modified exhaust systems and avoid altering factory-issued parts on vehicles that increase sound to ensure they comply with the broader Alberta Traffic Safety Act..In partnership with the RCMP, the city’s bylaw enforcement has implemented a testing program for residents to make sure they comply with the law.It wasn’t immediately clear if the rules apply to city owned vehicles like garbage trucks, snowplows and excavators.Similar all vehicle decibel limit bylaws already exist in Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
A metro-Edmonton municipality is modifying its vehicle noise bylaw to include cars, truck and presumably even tractors and farm equipment.That’s because the Leduc council on Tuesday unanimously approved amendments to its existing bylaw covering motorcycles to include a maximum decibel threshold for all motor vehicles in the city.All motor vehicles must adhere to a maximum level of 92 decibels at idle and 96 decibels at speed for exhaust noise. In a news release, the city said the move is meant “to support quality of life for all residents in the community.”Exceeding those limits could result in fines of up to $250..“We have heard from residents that excessive vehicle noise is a recurring issue throughout the city. Some noise is related to traffic volume; however, a portion also relates to modified exhaust systems.”The new rules were originally proposed in September of 2023 before being approved on July 8.By way of comparison, 90 decibels is the equivalent of a hand held hair dryer or heated argument. A trombone comes in around 110 decibels while a police siren — to chase offenders — is about 120 on the logarithmic scale. The city is recommending vehicle owners repair or remove modified exhaust systems and avoid altering factory-issued parts on vehicles that increase sound to ensure they comply with the broader Alberta Traffic Safety Act..In partnership with the RCMP, the city’s bylaw enforcement has implemented a testing program for residents to make sure they comply with the law.It wasn’t immediately clear if the rules apply to city owned vehicles like garbage trucks, snowplows and excavators.Similar all vehicle decibel limit bylaws already exist in Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
