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PORSCHE 911 OWNER TRIGGERS NYC NOISE CAMERA DESPITE STOCK ENGINE AND EXHAUST

By Jarryd Neves
Published 3 hours ago


The owner of the stock sports car received an $800 penalty, and despite
appealing the fine, government officials are unwilling to help.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

 * New York City's vehicle noise regulations may penalize owners of unmodified
   cars.
 * Porsche driver fined $800 as unmodified 911 exceeded 85-decibel noise limit.
 * Owners of sports cars with stock exhausts could be targeted by these
   regulations.



New York City is on a crusade to eliminate loud cars from its streets, with
cameras that can detect excessive vehicle noise and fine motorists as much as
$2,500. Aimed at detecting illegally modified vehicles deemed a disturbance,
these high-end cameras are now identifying loud cars, opening up the possibility
of citizens being punished for driving stock vehicles.

It has already happened, with one New Yorker facing a penalty simply for
commuting in his unmodified Porsche 911. Speaking with Road & Track, Jerry H
said he received an $800 violation while commuting through Manhattan towards
Queens. Making his way through the city, Jerry says he accelerated to one of the
traffic lights before the tunnel but didn't drive recklessly. Despite this, he
was singled out for an overly loud exhaust.

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VIOLATING NOISE REGULATIONS DESPITE STOCK EXHAUST

He found out a few weeks later that this was enough to trigger one of the city's
$35,000 cameras. He received an official notice saying he violated the city's
Stop Spreading the Noise Act. Jerry's Porsche is unmodified, with a stock
exhaust system and an untouched flat-six motor. He admits he reached 35 mph in a
25 mph zone but notes he wasn't speeding or revving the engine unnecessarily.


Related

NEW YORK FINING MOTORISTS THOUSANDS FOR LOUD EXHAUSTS

Nowhere else in the country is this strict.



Knowing that his car shouldn't have triggered the camera, he filed an appeal
with the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings. Armed with a strong
defense - including a decibel test and proof that his vehicle was stock - Jerry
lost his appeal twice. He even questioned the once-a-year calibration of the
cameras, but the Department of Environmental Protection's lawyers were having
none of it.

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CITY OFFICIALS DON'T CARE THAT THE PORSCHE WAS STOCK

City lawyers used video evidence to defend the fine. Footage shows the 911
driving towards a traffic light, with red dots showing where the vehicle
exceeded the city's noise limit of 85 decibels. The sound monitor shows the
noise generated by the German sports car rose to 90.4 dB. This was all the proof
the judge needed to uphold the decision.

Defeated and disappointed, Jerry expressed his frustrations: "It just makes no
sense to not have exemptions. And it's pretty clear that automakers don't want
to get involved with this. They want nothing to do with this." This isn't the
first time something like this has happened, which means there's a chance owners
of stock sports cars will continue to be punished. Jerry has since traded his
Porsche in for an Acura Integra Type S in fear of racking up more fines.

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NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED

Previously, a 2018 Jaguar F-Type driver was also fined $800 for exceeding the
limit by one decibel. New York City officials are showing no mercy for violators
of the rule. One could argue that it isn’t fair that unmodified vehicles are
being targeted, but the Department of Environmental Protection told Road & Track
that no one will be exempt from these rules.


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"The NYC Noise Code has a strict standard of 76 dB (A). DEP enforces if the
vehicle creates noise of more than 85 dB(A) at 50 feet. Stock vehicles that emit
excessive levels of noise result from actions taken by the driver. That is why
the standard of law is no person shall cause or permit the exceedance of the
decibel standard," said a spokesperson.

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THESE REGULATIONS COULD SPREAD ACROSS THE USA

Even if you don't live in New York, you may not want to breathe a sigh of relief
just yet. California already has noise pollution penalties, although they're
more relaxed than the East Coast rules. A couple of years ago, the owner of a
standard Elantra N had his registration suspended after his stock Hyundai
violated state noise regulations. Manufacturers are selling vehicles that are
loud enough to get in trouble with the law, and the government isn't willing to
take this into account, which leaves the owner with a massive fine.



Several European cities have trialed the technology, and there's a chance the
technology could spread to other regions in America, such as Washington, D.C.
While we understand the need to make all citizens comfortable, Jerry H points
out a flaw in the system. He notes that many modified cars and bikes that the
noise regulations are targeting will continue to skirt the law, either by
concealing the license plates or removing them entirely. "You could drive at 100
mph, and it's nowhere close to the same fine. You drive a stock car at 35 mph,
and you get an $800 fine that doubles every time," he added.

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About The Author
Jarryd Neves (3094 Articles Published)


Obsessed with cars from a young age, Jarryd nurtured his love for all things
motoring by paging through automotive magazines before he could even read. While
his friends were obsessed with supercars and lap times, Jarryd has always been
fond of classic and luxury cars, finding more pleasure in gleaming wood trim
than a launch control system.

Following a misguided attempt at studying law, he came to his senses and
followed a career in automotive journalism. After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts
degree in English Literature and Communication Science, Jarryd landed the
lifetime of an opportunity, serving as an Editorial Intern at a highly respected
car magazine.

During his time there, Jarryd learned the ins and outs of vehicle testing,
combing every inch of test cars and evaluating their performance for detailed
reviews. Honing his writing gave Jarryd the skills he needed to advance his
career. He landed a Journalist position at a business publication, where he
wrote on everything, from cars and politics to business and investing, even
writing a finance column for novice investors.

Now at CarBuzz for over two years, Jarryd reports on the latest automotive news,
covering reveals, electric vehicles, technology, and industry stories. In his
spare time, you can find Jarryd testing the newest cars on the market, trawling
the classifieds for used luxury sedans, or taking his Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 for
a spin. His favorite automotive memories include maxing out an Audi RS4 Avant
(in a controlled environment), hurling through sand dunes in a Volkswagen
Amarok, and drifting around a racetrack in a Toyota GR Supra.  



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