Pols introduce bill to stop noise from drag-racers
State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Councilmember Justin Brannan have introduced legislation to combat excessive noise from drag-racers and other motorists who tamper with vehicle mufflers and exhaust systems.
The bill, known as Stop Loud and Excessive Exhaust Pollution (SLEEP), would increase fines for excessive noise. It would also require police to have decibel readers and would define “excessive” as 95 decibels or more.
Gounardes is introducing state legislation while Brannan is introducing a city resolution. The two collaborated on the bill after hearing increasing reports from constituents about loud drag-racing keeping people awake all night.