First RLC then Speed cameras now... (noise violation cameras)

Anyone have any idea of what the measuring distance and decibel threshold are for these things?

How about Calgary's ordinance decibel limit?
Just curious.

we've had real good luck limiting bike noise here in Daytona Beach during Bike Week and Biktoberfest ... Not

Very interesting. I hate it when the bikes / cars are way too loud.

This has been a controversial issue in Calgary. Of course, Calgary has also imposed noise limits and time limits on outdoor concerts.

The original proposal was for these noise snares to be set up in residential areas. I think they would be useless on the Deerfoot (the north-south speedway through Calgary).

This is one automated ticketing device I actually like.

I concur with that and if it could be adapted to cite (with extremely large fines) car stereos that can be heard and felt 1/2 mile away then it will really make my day. -- my pet peeve!

Total agreement with all of the above, although in lieu of a fine I think they should chain them in front of the offending device until their hearing is shot. Though it likely is half-shot already.

In our neighborhood, the ice cream trucks seem to be in a competition for the loudest and most annoying musical rhymes that can be heard in the house even with all doors and windows closed!

What's the old saying ?

Something like..."The Louder the Pipes, the Smaller the pecker"

unlike RLC and Speed camera, you can have a visual reference for the violation on the background of the picture. This will raise even more challenges to the citations than RLC and/or Speed Cameras.

I question the evidence in court, because of he/she says or cops say. The violating vehicle could correct the problem after violation notice received and before the court date. There are also ton of legal ways to change a sound's sound and/or noise pitch with very low cost.

Saw an article in the town newsletter that stated noise cameras would be installed shortly. $75 for 85db and above. Google search indicated that both Montgomery County and Prince Georges' County would be using noise cameras. Haven't seen one yet; but when I do, I'll pass it on.

Mark

I hope they do a good job at this. I really resent those folks who dictate that I listen to their "stuff" and not my music. Maybe then it'll propagate to Colorado.

Sounds at or above 85 decibels (dB) can be harmful to hearing if exposure is prolonged. Common examples include: heavy traffic, a food blender, a vacuum cleaner, a lawnmower, and power tools like a drill or saw. Even things like a motorcycle or a subway train can reach these levels.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Heavy traffic:
While a single car passing might not be loud enough, the cumulative noise of multiple vehicles in a city setting can reach 85 dB.

Food blender:
Operating a food blender, especially at high speeds, can easily exceed 85 dB.

Vacuum cleaner:
Many vacuum cleaners, especially older or more powerful models, can produce noise levels at or above 85 dB.

Lawnmower:
Lawnmowers, both gas and electric, typically operate at or above 85 dB, and can even reach 95 dB, according to RNID.

Power tools:
Tools like electric drills, saws, and even some hand saws can generate noise levels at or above 85 dB.

Motorcycle:
Motorcycles, especially when accelerating or passing by, can reach or exceed 85 dB.

Subway train:
Riding or standing near a subway train as it arrives or departs can expose you to noise levels above 85 dB.

Snowblower:
Similar to lawnmowers, snowblowers can be very loud and exceed 85 dB.

Hairdryer:
A hairdryer can reach 85 dB or more, especially when held close to the ear

as a kid, taking great amusement that a The Who concert reached 126 db.

Funny thinking people born in the 40's were really cool, when we were kids.

It would seem that before, loud was cool. Now, loud is not cool and must be cited. Really funny how our society has evolved!

It is not just the artificial amplification of rock concerts that endangers the hearing of the musicians. Plenty of positions in the standard Symphony Orchestra suffer louder sound than is healthy. You may notice barriers set up near certain positions in order to comply with EPA guidelines.

I can no longer remember where but there are locales where labor laws protect symphony employees hearing.

My pet peeve are motorcyclists who have "fixed" their exhaust baffling and wear hearing protection for themselves. I think it was in the '70s that the AMA (motorcycle, not medical!!) did some studies and concluded that noise does not enhance safety.