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Noise Pollution

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2020

Tuesday, 20 October 2020

Questions (149)

Seán Haughey

Question:

149. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport if legislation will be introduced to deal with the problem of noise emanating from motorbikes particularly at night-time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31277/20]

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Written answers

The Deputy may be advised that legislation governing acceptable levels of noise from vehicles is already in place. Under Section 29 of the Road Traffic (Construction, Use and Equipment of Vehicles) Regulations (S.I. No. 190 of 1963), all vehicles with a combustion engine must be fitted with an exhaust silencer or other suitable device for reducing, to a reasonable level, the noise caused by the escape of exhaust gases from the engine.

Furthermore, Section 34(2)(e) of the same Regulations states that such silencers must be properly maintained in good and efficient working order. Section 85(1)(a) states that a person shall not use or permit to be used, a vehicle that causes excessive noise as a result of defect, lack of repair or adjustment of the vehicle or its any of its equipment. The enforcement of road traffic legislation is a matter for the Garda Síochána.

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