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Noisy luxury sports cars as bad as illegally modified vehicles

The report “Six arrested for ‘serious traffic violations’ on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day” (Jan 2, online) mentioned that 63 summonses were for illegal modifications to vehicles.

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Huang Wenshan

The report “Six arrested for ‘serious traffic violations’ on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day” (Jan 2, online) mentioned that 63 summonses were for illegal modifications to vehicles.

As a Member of Parliament also said about this, illegal modifications can be inconsiderate; for example, because the exhaust can be noisy in residential areas.

I live in the River Valley neighbourhood. On several occasions, my family has been awoken by the sound of motor-revving as a sports car speeds along in the wee hours.

I understand that stock models of luxury sports cars sold here can reach ear-splitting levels even without illegal modifications.

It is said on some websites that a Ferrari or Lamborghini can reach up to 90 or 100 decibels.

Why are the authorities cracking down only on illegal modifications when luxury sports cars sold here can generate the same or even higher noise levels?

Are these car owners given a free pass, essentially?

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