08-06-2019, 04:14 PM
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Re: Noisy cars
Originally Posted by Omah
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Apologies if this has already been mentioned - I scanned the thread first and didn't find a mention:'Acoustic cameras' tested in bid to cut noisy vehicles
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48564995
Obviously, like the use of speed cameras, this will be unpopular in many quarters but will it combat vehicle noise levels .....
I heard this on the news today too, Omah.
I tell you what we get round here sometimes, more in the summer, is some prat on one of those quad bikes things.
Gawd, it don't half make a racket and he revs it deliberately as he pulls away from the junction. It really is ear splitting.
Are they allowed on the roads in built up areas?
08-06-2019, 04:33 PM
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Re: Noisy cars
Originally Posted by Mups
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I heard this on the news today too, Omah.I tell you what we get round here sometimes, more in the summer, is some prat on one of those quad bikes things.
Gawd, it don't half make a racket and he revs it deliberately as he pulls away from the junction. It really is ear splitting.
Are they allowed on the roads in built up areas?
08-06-2019, 08:24 PM
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Re: Noisy cars
Originally Posted by Omah
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AFAIK, as long as vehicle an rider are road-legal, yes ..... the quad must be registered with the DVLA, have number plates which are displayed to legal standards, indicators, speedometer, lights and mirrors - the rider must have a Full Driving Licence.
Oh ok, thanks Omah.
09-06-2019, 02:33 AM
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Re: Noisy cars
Originally Posted by Longdogs
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I heard about these cameras on TV this morning. the trouble is, I suppose they will all be sited in the cities where they will bring in most revenue, not out in the sticks where the yobs are running riot.
09-06-2019, 07:32 AM
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Re: Noisy cars
Originally Posted by Besoeker
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Exhaust brakes??
I think the Americans call them Jake Brakes (not 100% sure on that)
09-06-2019, 07:33 AM
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Re: Noisy cars
Originally Posted by Besoeker
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Exhaust brakes??
The links below explain each type of system quite well I thought:
https://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-...ine-brakes.htm
https://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-...ne-brakes2.htm
Finding this information is all well and good but I have yet to find out what use it's going to be at well over retirement age, are there grants for 70+ age group students I wonder?
09-06-2019, 07:47 AM
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Re: Noisy cars
Originally Posted by Bruce
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Yes, exhaust brakes, quite effective (but no substitute for wheel brakes) but they can make a loud staccato noise when in use, most if not all diesel trucks have them but they can be turned off.– Snip –
However, there must be a difference in the terminology as the information I found is I believe the opposite to your's? That's interesting if nothing else! Or have I got that wrong I wonder?
Edited to add this extract from the first link I found:
"Though engine brakes are a very important component to maintaining safety on the open road, they are often met with opposition in populated areas. And signs prohibiting their use can be found all across the country."
No, it's not me or the terminology, it's the website information that it seems is incorrect!
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