New York speed cameras to use microphones to fine loud cars

The New York DEP stated that it has been running a pilot program since September 2021.

According to a media report, speed cameras in New York, USA now come paired with microphones to ticket cars with loud exhausts. Owners of such cars will receive a notice from the city's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

The notice from the DEP also mentions that owners of loud cars will have to bring their vehicles to a specified location. Here, similar to California's 'Fix-it' system, the owners will be given the opportunity to have their car fixed & avoid paying the fine. Owners failing to bring their cars could face a maximum fine of up to US$ 875, plus additional fines if found to be continuously ignoring the summons.

Reports suggest that the new system uses a strategically placed sound meter to record the decibel level and match it to the right licence plate using a camera. The New York DEP stated that it has been running a pilot program since September 2021. The program will continue to run till June 2022, after which it will be re-evaluated where it will either be expanded or taken out of commission.

Source: RoadAndTrack