Why should appropriate laws and ordinances against excessive vehicle noise be fairly and consistently enforced?
The AMA believes that if existing laws and ordinances governing excessive noise from vehicles of all types were fairly and consistently enforced, the problem of noisy vehicles would be effectively eliminated. Q: What good is it to regulate myself if others continue to make excessive noise? A: Excessive noise is not the fault of any one brand, any particular style of bike, or any single segment of the motorcycle industry. It is a community-wide problem and we all need to be part of the solution. Q: Is the AMA telling me to replace my aftermarket exhaust with an original-equipment exhaust? A: No. However, modified exhaust systems should not increase sound to an offensive level. VOLUNTARY SOUND MANAGEMENT Rick Gray, AMA Trustee With many rights come responsibilities. We enjoy the right to free speech in America, but that right does not entitle us to yell “Fire!” in a crowded theater. So too, the right to ride a motorcycle does not permit us to infringe on the peaceful enjoyment of life by
