The 1st of July saw the onset of a new law in the Nutmeg State. Our advice? If you have a noisy RV, stay out of Connecticut!
“Photo noise violation monitoring devices”
The new law grants cities and towns throughout the state the ability to use something like a speed cam—only not for speed, for noise. Many of Connecticut’s communities have ordinances against loud, modified exhaust systems.
Now, under the new law, those municipalities can use “photo noise violation monitoring devices” to crack down on vehicles that cruise past emitting more than 80 decibels.
If the “noise-cam” nails you, the first time you’ll get a warning notice. The second offense nets a $100 ticket. Do it again? Repeat violations get bigger and bigger fines.
Got a noisy RV? Some disagree with the law
Not everyone is crazy about the idea. The National Motorist Association suggests the law could be tone-deaf. It says that such “imperfect” technology doesn’t know the difference between someone who’s modified their muffler system and the guy that just needs to get his vehicle into Midas for a repair.
Got a noisy RV? In Connecticut, it’s “fix it or ticket.”
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Noise is noise ,modified or needing repair.We need less of it.
Agree.
What constitutes a noisy RV? Who decides this? More government overreach in my opinion.
A government money pit looking for a problem to fill it.
The law defines 80 DB as the limit. This is an objective measure. Just like a speed limit or a brake light requirement. There is no reason a vehicle needs to be louder than that (or even as loud as that).
Thank you, Russ and Tina! I’ll query the internet to see what every-day items emit sounds at or beyond 80 decibels. Decibelpro, a website (https://decibelpro.app/blog/decibel-chart-of-common-sound-sources/#5), asserts that power tools are typically at 90 decibels and an alarm clock (presumably when the alarm is sounding) is at 80 decibels. They go on to describe sounds at the level of 80 -100 decibels as “very loud.” The site also says that a city street is at 70 decibels and considered “loud.” I wonder what the effect (and longevity) of the law will be? I guess we’ll see. Thanks again, safe travels, and safe stays! 🙂
Not many Harleys can pass that test…
Good morning, Donny. One of my all-time favorite sounds–the rumble of a big ol’ Hog.👍😁 Have a great day! 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com
I ride a Harley and I am 100% for this law. If you want to have a loud exhaust then pay the fine or ride somewhere else. We all have a choice. The people in these communities choose to live in peace and quiet and I respect that.
I LOVE this law! I wish we had it here. We live on a county road in a formerly quiet rural area where one obnoxious motorcyclist roars by multiple times a day (and in the middle of the night) at 80 mph and God only knows how many decibels.