Decibels
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RE: Decibels
ORIGINAL: captjon37
Tell that to the douche bag writing you the ticket.
ORIGINAL: uweldit
The EPA regulates noise levels and the laws there can't supercede federal law.
The EPA regulates noise levels and the laws there can't supercede federal law.
Tell that to the douche bag writing you the ticket.
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Just 'cause they give you a ticket doesn't mean you're guilty. \\; the DA has to prove that the vehicle is operating illegally. \\; \\; \\; how many vehicles operate less than 70db?
Stellar HDF Member
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From: Brandon, Mississippi
RE: Decibels
If you read the Federal laws, the test procedures are alot more scientific then walking around with a Radio Shack dB measuring device. \\; I think they would be hard pressed to make the measurements accurately.
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From: Raleigh NC
RE: Decibels
Is this law enforced against, landscapers? and teen-agers with boon box stereos? or is it just the bikes they want to quiet down?
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There are far more of either of those than loud pipes, but when you hear someone brag about HOW COOL it is to set off car alarms with his pipes, I suppose you can't be very surprisd the public is about fed up
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There are far more of either of those than loud pipes, but when you hear someone brag about HOW COOL it is to set off car alarms with his pipes, I suppose you can't be very surprisd the public is about fed up
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Milan, Ohio
RE: Decibels
Ok Skootchnc I'll stop setting off car alarms with my rineharts.......you win. \\;
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Colorado
RE: Decibels
ORIGINAL: uweldit
The EPA regulates noise levels and the laws there can't supercede federal law.
The EPA regulates noise levels and the laws there can't supercede federal law.
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 55
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From: South OC, So Cal
I love setting off car alarms!
Is this law enforced against, landscapers? and teen-agers with boon box stereos? or is it just the bikes they want to quiet down?
 \\;
There are far more of either of those than loud pipes, but when you hear someone brag about HOW COOL it is to set off car alarms with his pipes, I suppose you can't be very surprisd the public is about fed up
 \\;
There are far more of either of those than loud pipes, but when you hear someone brag about HOW COOL it is to set off car alarms with his pipes, I suppose you can't be very surprisd the public is about fed up
I'm sorry but I love setting off car alarms. I do rev it up when I hear them chirp.
Can't help myself...