Legislation in progress for enhancing penalties on noisy nighttime driving
In a bid to reduce noise pollution caused by motor vehicles, a new bill has been proposed in Russia's State Duma. The proposed legislation aims to increase fines for motorists and motorcyclists who violate noise level norms, particularly at night.
The bill also allows regions in Russia to independently raise fines for this offense, with a maximum limit of 30,000 rubles. This move is intended to discourage noise violations and promote a quieter environment for residents.
To enforce these stricter regulations, the legislation includes the use of noise meters integrated with photo or video cameras. This technology, such as the certified "Ether" photo-video fixation complex, is capable of measuring noise levels from vehicles and recording any violations objectively.
Deputy Sergei Kоluнов, in a discussion with RIA Novosti, highlighted the importance of this certified device in the context of the proposed bill. The "Ether" complex is not only a precise instrument for measuring noise levels but also serves as a tool for documenting violations, thereby improving enforcement accuracy and fairness.
The bill also addresses the issue of modified mufflers, with provisions for the impoundment of vehicles found with such modifications. This measure is another step towards maintaining the noise norms and ensuring a cleaner, quieter environment for all.
While the exact numeric values of the increased fines have not been detailed in the available search results, the main proposals focus on curbing noise pollution from motor vehicles in Russia through tougher financial penalties and technological enforcement methods.
Russia's ongoing effort to reduce environmental and noise pollution impacts from transport and industry is evident in this proposed legislation. However, for more precise numbers or dates, specific legislative texts or official government announcements post-July 2025 might be needed.
- Depending on the region, violators of noise level norms in Russia, particularly at night, may incur fines of up to 30,000 rubles, as the new bill encourages stricter regulations.
- The integration of noise meters and photo or video cameras into the enforcement system, like the certified "Ether" device, is crucial for the proposed bill in Russia, as it ensures accurate measurements and objective documentation of violations.
- Apart from stricter fines and technological enforcement methods, the proposed legislation in Russia also targets vehicles with modified mufflers, with provisions for the impoundment of such vehicles in an effort to maintain noise norms and promote a cleaner, quieter environment.
