Philly lawmaker proposes loud muffler ban

MotorcyclesTraffic noise
Written By Marina Jokic

Published by Times Observer

Pennsylvania State Representative Jared Solomon introduced House Bill 2556 to combat vehicle noise pollution. The bill proposes banning the sale of devices that increase exhaust noise and penalizing violators with fines and potential jail time. It targets all vehicles, ATVs, and motorcycles made after 1978. The legislation mirrors similar efforts in New York and aims to improve quality of life by reducing noise and exhaust pollution in communities. Read the full article here.

Marina Jokic
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