After Corona 19, the number of motorcycle delivery people is increasing due to the increase in non-face-to-face services such as delivery rather than eating out.
As a result, complaints related to motorcycle noise are also on the rise. Especially in summer, when the days are hot, windows are often left open, so noise can cause more damage in residential areas.
According to the current Noise and Vibration Control Act, the permissible standard for motorcycle noise is 105 dB (decibel). 105 decibels is similar to the noise of a train passing by. The noise is louder than expected. An illegally tuned motorcycle makes a loud noise.
In order to tune a motorcycle silencer, it must be changed after obtaining approval from the Korea Transportation Safety Authority 오토바이 소음 신고
Today, we are going to learn how to report motorcycle noise and the standards of punishment for violations. 좋은뉴스
motorcycle noise complaints
1. Noise Comparison
Noise is a sensory pollution perceived by hearing. Physical phenomenon The damage range is narrow, and there is a transient feeling only when noise is generated. If a machine produces a noise of 60 dB, if 10 units of the same machine are running, the noise level will be 70 dB, which the human ear perceives as twice as loud.
The standard noise level for motorcycles of 105 dB is estimated to be a few inches compared to 100 dB of railroad noise when passing trains and 110 dB of car horn noise.
Comparison of noise levels
2. Report motorcycle noise
If you are being damaged by motorcycle noise, you can easily report it through the Smart National Report of the National Police Agency.
National Police Agency Smart Report
After accessing through the mobile phone app or the website, click “two-wheeled vehicle violation” and enter the vehicle number of the violation, the location of the violation, the content of the report, and a photo to complete the application.
If the sound level exceeds 105 decibels, it can be reported as noise. It is also possible to report through the National Newspaper App.
3. What are the penalties for violations?
Punishment can be divided into two categories. According to the 「Automobile Management Act」, it is stipulated that the illegal restructuring of a motorcycle is punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year or a fine not exceeding 10 million won. Administrative measures such as a fine of not more than 1 million won will be imposed on a two-wheeled vehicle that exceeds the noise regulation standard of 105db (decibel).
Major crackdown on illegal two-wheeled vehicles
Please refer to the damage caused by motorcycle noise.