City of West Hollywood to Crack Down on Excessive Motorcycle
Noise within City Limits
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WHAT: The City of West Hollywood will hold a news conference to
announce the implementation of its new zero tolerance policy
on excessive motorcycle noise within the city limits Today,
June 20, 2005 at 5 p.m. in front of West Hollywood Park, 647
N. San Vicente Boulevard. The zero tolerance policy will be
put in place to improve the quality of life for West
Hollywood residents and visitors, many of whom have
complained over the years about the bothersome motorcycle
noise generated from motorcycle mufflers.
Although new motorcycles are equipped with legal mufflers
whose noise limits are in compliance with the California
Vehicle Code, some motorcycle owners replace the stock
mufflers with illegal mufflers that are lighter, create more
horse power and generate excessive noise. Demonstrations of
legal versus illegal motorcycle noise will take place
immediately following the press conference with motorcycles
that are equipped with stock and non-stock mufflers.
West Hollywood Sheriff's deputies will aggressively cite any
motorcycle riders who are not in compliance with the
California Vehicle Code. The first infraction will be a fix
it ticket and any subsequent violations will be infractions.
The L.A. County Sheriff's Department, West Hollywood Station
will maintain an updated data base of all motorcycle noise
violators. Replacement of a legal stock muffler can cost as
much as $1000.
WHO: Members of the West Hollywood City Council; West Hollywood
Sheriff's Station Captain David Long; motorcycle
enthusiasts; West Hollywood community members
WHEN: Today, June 20, 2005
5 p.m.
WHERE: West Hollywood Park (in front of auditorium)
647 N. San Vicente Boulevard
West Hollywood
