As law enforcement in Grande Prairie continues its efforts to reduce noise complaints related to vehicles in the community, Grande Prairie Enforcement Services has released the results of its recent traffic enforcement checks.
Throughout the month of June, five operations were conducted by GPES and focused primarily on vehicle noise violations.
According to Enforcement Services, 100 tickets for varying violations were written and two vehicles were towed. Among the tickets, 44 were noise-related, including 27 that were issued during the operations.
Peace Officer Sergeant Ryan Hoffman says the initiatives come in response to an increased number of complaints regarding vehicle noise in the city, and adds that operations will continue throughout the summer months.
“We will continue to target noisy vehicles through static enforcement operations throughout the summer,” he says. “Loud and excessive noise from vehicles, including vehicles without mufflers or with illegal vehicle modifications, are being addressed as the community is concerned about the excessive noise that these vehicles produce.”
Drivers who are curious regarding noise from their vehicles, and the legality of after-market vehicle modifications, are encouraged to visit the Enforcement Services office in Grande Prairie between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on July 20th for an “amnesty event.”
According to GPES, no violation tickets will be issued during the event and officials suggest that it aims to educate Grande Prairie drivers on what is and is not illegal on their vehicles.
Vehicles making “excessive and unnecessary” noise at any time of day can lead to fines from $162 to a mandatory court appearance. Anyone who wishes to make a complaint about a noisy vehicle can contact GPES at (780)-830-5790.
