Following some complaints among residents regarding noisy vehicles throughout the city, Grande Prairie Enforcement Services is increasing education and enforcement initiatives.
According to GPES, Peace Officers have received training to conduct vehicle checks related to modified exhausts and other noise-related issues on vehicles throughout the city during the rest of June.
Officials say the issue seems to be an annual problem, with Enforcement Services receiving an uptick in the number of noise complaints related to vehicles with inadequate mufflers and negative driving habits such as stunting and overaccelerating.
Enforcement Services cites Grande Prairie Bylaw C-1103C, which prohibits creating or causing any loud and “unnecessary” noise from a vehicle and includes the use of engine retarder brakes and signalling devices that make more noise than is deemed “reasonable” by law enforcement.
GPES says vehicles making unnecessary noise at any time of day can lead to fines from $162 to a mandatory court appearance depending on the severity of the incident.
As a result, Peace Officers will be leading education and enforcement initiatives throughout the rest of the month with the hope of reducing the issue.
