This page includes information about how to reduce noise and a link to how to lodge a nuisance complaint. For complaints about noisy vehicles, call Department of Transport and Main Roads on 13 23 80. VOSA told me they only deal with excessivley smoking vehicles. By reporting noisy exhaust from motor vehicles, you help the EPA minimise people’s exposure to motor vehicle pollution and ensure vehicle owners understand the noise regulations and know what to do to repair their vehicle. ( manolii ) im looking at exuast systems and i have found the buddy club spec II but im not sure bout how loud cars (in Db) are allowed to be does anyone no thanks on Nov 4 2010, 10:58 AM within the Local Chat category. Road traffic noise is recognised as a concern for people living along motorways and main arterial roads with high traffic volumes. Be constructive and suggest ways to solve the problem, rather than just complaining, blaming them or demanding they keep the noise down.For example, if your neighbour likes tinkering with their motorbike early on Sunday morning—which may be the only day you get to sleep in—suggest they do it later in the day.You may want to write to them stating the problem, but it’s often best to talk to them face to face first.Neighbourhood problems can be very upsetting and generate a lot of emotion, so when talking to them:Depending on the type of noise, you’ll need to complain to different organisations.Noise from audible traffic lights, schools, road works and planes is allowed within certain levels.Call Triple Zero 000 if the noise you are hearing is:You should try talking to the dog’s owner first, to make sure that they are aware of the problem and to see if they can do something about it.If a dog owner does not comply with the abatement notice, they can be fined.Use the online form if you’ve seen hoon behaviour and have a valid email address.You’ll be asked to give the vehicle inspectors a registration number and a description of the vehicle.For general enquiries, feedback, complaints and compliments:Help us improve the content on our website or tell us what is working really well. More than 80% of people report they fix their vehicles as soon as they receive the first letter. Filters and turbos are permitted but the car must pass an MOT emission test.
Every time I see him go past during the day I can see other neighbours giving him the eye so it’s obviously waking them up as well, but for god sake it’s a Clio with blacked out windows and a pathetic spoiler and a huge idiotic loud exhaust (he looks like such a TWA*)
Report a hoon online. If you see a vehicle blowing smoke continuously for 10 seconds, you can submit a smoky vehicle report form. (So we have to turn our car alarm off at night!) Owners have 1 month to fix the fault and return a form explaining what has been done.We want the information on this website to be the best it can be and we know we can't do this without you. You can only report vehicles with Queensland number plates and exhausts that smoke continuously for 10 seconds or more. Let us know what you thought of this page and if there is other information you were expecting to find.Please provide your phone number or email address if you are happy for us to contact you with any follow-up questions.© The State of Queensland (Department of Transport and Main Roads) 2010–2020 If not get a grip and realise theirs much worse shit going on in the world atm than a bloody noisy car or bike. The EPA can act on reports of noise from vehicle exhaust.
It’s illegal to modify the exhaust system to make a vehicle noisier after it has been ‘type approved’ (checked it meets environmental and safety standards). There are restrictions on the level of noise from barking dogs, building sites, air conditioners and other devices.Find advice on acceptable noise levels, a guide to decibel levels for everyday situations, how to lodge a complaint for your neighbourhood and a list of noise complaints not handled by Council.Guidelines for air conditioning system noise in residential areas, including a link to how to lodge a complaint.Noise guidelines for amplifier devices in residential areas, exemptions and how to lodge a complaint.Find out what constitutes an animal noise nuisance, how animal noise complaints are handled and how to report a noise nuisance.Guidelines for noise on building sites in residential areas, exemptions and how to lodge a complaint.Noise regulations for power boat engine testing in residential areas, including information on how to reduce noise and and a link to how to lodge a complaint.Noise guidelines for refrigeration equipment in residential areas, exemptions and how to lodge a complaint.Nuisance guidelines for tools and maintenance work around the home (including exemptions), including ways to reduce noise and how to lodge a complaint.Noise limits for water tank pumps, pool pumps and spa blowers. If you can, try to sort the problem out with your neighbour before going to the police, council or your body corporate.It’s always best to find a solution to the problem directly and keep on speaking terms.Think about the best way to raise the issue with them.
You’ll be asked to give the vehicle inspectors a registration number and a description of the vehicle. We want the information on this website to be the best it can be and we know we can't do this without you.
Drivers caught with an excessively noisy exhaust may receive an on-the-spot fine of £50, and could have their car taken off the road until the offending exhaust is removed. Loud noise from engines and music, and deliberately creating large amounts of exhaust or tyre smoke can also be seen as an aggressive act. If the vehicle is reported 3 times within 4 months of the first sighting, the owner is issued with a Present Vehicle Order for the vehicle to be checked for defects by a transport inspector.Usually, a simple service is all it takes to fix the problem.