Action Already Taken
Bikers
Beware - Citizens are Taking the Community Back
Distribute flyers in your community and raise public awareness. Post them on
bulletin boards (work, supermarket, library, school campus, coffee house, house
of worship) and pass them out at community meetings and public spaces. Send
copies to your local elected legislators and the media.
New
York City Council Intro 416-A
A proposed enforcement amendment to allow the New York City Police Department to
visually inspect parked motorcycles for the required EPA stamp.
Denver
City Council Amendment on Motorcycle Noise
In 2007, the Denver City Council passed Bill 242 prohibiting motocycle owners
from modifying the exhaust system to increase noise levels. All motorcycles are
required to bear the EPA stamp for noise emissions on the exhaust system.
Boston
City Council Regulating Motorcycle Noise
In 2009, the Boston City Council passed Docket 0658, the ordinance grants the
Boston Police Department the authority to fine any motorcycle that does not
display the required EPA stamp on the exhaust system.