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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Non-affiliated) on Thursday, 17 March 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 April 2016. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 March 2016 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Motorcycles: Noise

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what proposals they have to reduce the noise level of motorbikes travelling on public highways.

Answer

There are already a number of measures in place to control motorcycle noise with manufacturers required to meet strict noise limits which are then enforced by the police and through the annual MOTs. There are currently no plans for further measures.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7143
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Motorcycles Noise
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk