Mayor Sarno is asking Commissioner Clapprood to review the Chapter 90 Rules of the Road, in cooperation with the State Police, to address, seize and cite the loud and excessive noise from these exhaust and muffler systems.
Mayor Sarno states, “It is one thing to have an aftermarket/modified exhaust system for your vehicle, but when that driver/operator abuses that system and uses that exhaust system to purposely exceed the acceptable noise decibel that negatively affects our quality of life, that is the line where we must enforce our noise and quality of life ordinances. As with many residents and businesses, I am fed up with these obnoxious behaviors whether in our downtown or in our neighborhoods. This is a quality of life issue. The excessive noise from these modified exhaust systems is ridiculous and our brave and dedicated men and women in blue will utilize all the tools available to enforce these measures. Hopefully our court system will back us up on these traffic violations to send a clear and strong message that this will not be tolerated on our Springfield streets.”