Is there a limit to how loud a motorcycle can be?

Any motorcycle driven in California and manufactured after 1985 may not emit a noise over 80 decibels. That said, bikers can still receive a violation under this law for violating noise restrictions, rather than a fix-it ticket.

What does 85 decibels sound like?

Common Sources of Noise and Decibel Levels

Are super loud motorcycles legal?

All highway and off-road motorcycles manufactured since 1983 are regulated by federal law under the authority of the Noise Control Act of 1972, which is still in effect. Excessively loud motorcycles are the result of the deliberate action of their owners to alter their exhaust system–which is illegal.

Is it legal to straight pipe a motorcycle?

Mostly illegal. But in most areas, straight piping is illegal. Both the noise and emission is too much for street use.

Do loud motorcycle exhaust save lives?

Sometimes, it seems there are almost as many myths about motorcycle safety as there is genuine advice. And one that persists is the notion that ‘loud pipes save lives. ‘ I.e., the louder your motorcycle’s exhaust is, the safer you’ll be. But a new study has thoroughly debunked that.

How loud is too loud motorcycle?

A mere one hour of exposure to noise levels at 94 decibels can damage your hearing. If the noise is 100 decibels, it only takes 15 minutes for hearing damage to occur.

Are there laws about motorcycle noise regulation?

Are there laws regulating motorcycle noise? Yes, there are laws (Federal, State, Local) specifically prohibiting the operation of LOUD motorcycles on our public roadways in the United States.

Why are motorcycles so loud compared to cars?

This is because my only transport is my motorcycle and which you will probably know motorcycles are genrally loud. The exhaust is much shorter than most cars, this means there is less metal between the loud engine and the outdoors.

Are motorcycles the noisiest vehicles in the US?

They also realized that although motorcycles only account for two or three percent of total vehicular traffic mileage, and because they are presently among the noisiest vehicles in the traffic stream, any reductions in motorcycle noise would have a significant impact upon overall traffic noise and benefit the public.

How far away can you hear a motorcycle exhaust noise?

If we can hear it from a distance of 50 feet, at freeway speeds, with our windows rolled up, and it is still uncomfortably loud, that is enough for us to stop that motorcycle for excessive exhaust noise. ASK A COP: Why Deafeningly Loud Motorcycles Not Cited? Be respectful. This is a space for friendly local discussions.