The noise of          dirt bikes, cars, and ATVs can create chaos on our streets. Our seniors, hard-working families, and even pets need sleep. Families want to enjoy their homes by sitting outside during the evening or on a weekend. You cannot relax in your home or get the rest you need when the soundtrack of our neighborhoods consists of drag racing through residential streets. Loud exhaust noise is not only a nuisance, but it negatively affects property values, degrades our air quality, and results in more frequent noise complaints and increased enforcement costs for police.
 
I will soon introduce legislation to ban the sale of muffler and exhaust pipe modifiers on all vehicles, ATVs, and motorcycles manufactured after 1978. The proposed penalties include fines of up to $1,000 or imprisonment for up to 30 days—or both. Additionally, my bill requires PennDOT to act against official inspection stations with multiple violations.
 
We need to provide our state agencies with clear guidelines so that law enforcement can enforce these regulations and address noise pollution in our communities. My legislation aims to reduce noise on busy streets, cut down on exhaust pollution, and improve the quality of life for Pennsylvanians.

I hope you will consider joining me in this effort to tackle noise pollution by signing on as a co-sponsor of this legislation.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 3608: 42-933(a)(1)(ii)