Written answers

Tuesday, 4 November 2008

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Garda Operations

10:00 pm

Photo of Brendan KenneallyBrendan Kenneally (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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Question 308: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the legal position in relation to people who drive cars with excessive noise 4 levels; the powers and equipment the gardaí have to deal with these invasions of the right to sleep for many people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38194/08]

Photo of Dermot AhernDermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 1963 set out the legislative basis for prosecution due to excessive noise levels of vehicles. Current permissible sound levels are set by EU Directive. I am informed by the Garda authorities that they are currently reviewing the suitability of various sound meters to meet the specifications for sound measuring devices set out in Directive 92/97/EEC with a view to improving the collection of the technical evidence necessary for the prosecution of drivers whose vehicles produce excessive levels of noise.

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