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Amsterdam to use "noise cameras" against too loud cars (nltimes.nl)
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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

This is not true. See rule 123 of the Highway Code which says it is illegal to modify your vehicle to make more noise and that the noise of a vehicle should be below 86 db.

The current issue is that enforcement is not proactive and the fines are very low. Most police departments only issue a warning for first time offenders.

See: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/805940/roadside-vehicle-noise-measurement-phase-1-study-report-and-technology-recommendations.pdf

For an extensive review.