(CBS DETROIT) – A bill introduced in the Michigan Legislature aims to reduce noise pollution around Metro Detroit, specifically along Woodward Avenue.
House Bill 5696 was introduced on April 25 and, if passed, would increase fines for motorists who intentionally modify a vehicle’s exhaust system to be louder than normal.
You can view the bill below:
The bill was referred to the Committee of Transportation.
“We want to impose a $500 fine for the first violation. $1,000 for subsequent violations,” said State Rep. Natalie Price (D-Berkley), who introduced the legislation.
We spoke with Chris Taylor, owner of Taylor’d Rod and Customs in Wayne, to get his reaction to the proposed bill.
Taylor has been working on cars for years and also does custom builds.
“Honestly, I don’t think you can stop it. I think the more people that stand up to it, the more people will do it,” said Chris Taylor, the owner of Taylor’d Rod and Customs in Wayne.
Price was clear when she said her goal was not to penalize drivers, but to encourage responsible behavior.
“For the first offense, the fine can be completely waived if the person uses that money to have the vehicle repaired, brought back up to standard and, if necessary, updated to compliance,” Price told CBS News Detroit.
Lucas Laster
