
At a glance:
- Montgomery County will install noise cameras to catch cars exceeding 85 decibels, enforcing Maryland’s vehicle noise law.
- Drivers will receive a warning for their first offense and fines up to $75 for repeat violations.
- The program aims to reduce noise pollution, with cameras expected to be operational in select locations by next year.
Montgomery County is launching a pilot program to install noise cameras to detect and penalize excessively loud cars, targeting drivers whose vehicles exceed 85 decibels. The cameras, which will be installed in key locations, aim to enforce Maryland’s vehicle noise law, which caps legal sound limits at 80 decibels.
The county council approved the initiative unanimously, highlighting the rise in complaints about noise pollution, particularly from modified exhaust systems. According to Council member Natali Fani-Gonzalez, excessive vehicle noise is a growing quality-of-life issue in areas like Wheaton, Forest Glen, and Rockville.
The cameras will record cars that exceed the noise limit, with first-time offenders receiving a warning and subsequent violations carrying fines of up to $75. The fines collected will contribute to covering the program’s costs and funding pedestrian safety initiatives.
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The cameras are expected to be in place by early next year, with Montgomery County police working on finalizing locations. Once the sites are determined, they will be announced on the county’s website, and drivers will be notified with signs near the cameras before enforcement begins.
If the government can squeeze money out of you, they will – even if it means installing literal noise cameras. They’re now inventing new technology designed to rinse you of your hard-earned cash.
Insane.