Is SGI's vehicle noise policy making streets more peaceful one year in?

SGI rolled out their new vehicle noise policy one year ago, a policy intended to reduce the amount of noisy vehicles on city streets.

SGI rolled out their new vehicle noise policy one year ago, a policy intended to reduce the amount of noisy vehicles on city streets.

“Prior to the policy, it was based on the subjective decision making by officers and SGI wanted to give a clear and concise line in the sand for whether a vehicle is operating at an excessive noise level or not,” Michaela Solomon, the communications consultant for SGI’s media relations said.

Noisy vehicles cannot be more than 101.3 decibels, per the policy.

"If an officer believes a vehicle is operating at an excessive level of noise, that driver is issued a requirement to go and have their vehicle brought into compliance if necessary, and then tested at an SGI accredited testing centre,” Solomon said.

The policy is in effect for light vehicles. This includes motorcycles.

"Everything that is in our showroom that comes in here and all our new side is all comes into Canada compliant,” said Robb Hertzog, the owner of Prairie Harley-Davidson.

Motorcycles are typically noisier because of the exhaust system. Hertzog said this is important so riders can be seen and heard on the road.