This radar will be the terror of motorists, risking fines of 135 euros

While Italians are struggling with the reform of the Highway Code, which despite not being in force is already worrying with the new sanctions, there are those who are doing worse.
French motorists will have to deal with new noise pollution radars that can cost fines of up to 135 euros even for drivers who commit no apparent infringements.
The use of these devices in France has already started in 2022 on an experimental basis, but is preparing to become much more serious, thanks to a greater number of devices and their highly technological renewal.
This new sound radar will soon be the terror of motorists traveling in France and not just residents.
In fact, French cars are generally approved not to exceed noise limits.
Even in Italy there are regulations in this sense, but for now we are one of the noisiest countries in Europe in terms of traffic.
Here's what you need to know.
New radar in France, fines of up to 135 euros France has cracked down on noise pollution caused by vehicles, with sanctions aimed at reducing noise, especially that caused by modified exhaust pipes, which also do not comply with regulations safety.
Following an experimental phase, started with the use of sound radars in various urban areas, the French government set the maximum threshold at 85 decibels.
The vast majority of French vehicles are approved not to exceed 80 decibels, just enough to avoid exceeding the limit and not risk unpleasant penalties.
As anticipated, however, fines are around the corner for anyone driving vehicles with personal modifications made – especially affecting motorcycles – and those traveling in the territory with foreign vehicles.
The radars were installed in 2022 in an experimental phase in just 7 French municipalities, in particular: Paris; Nice; Toulouse; Bron; Saint Lambert; Rueil-Malmaison; Villeneuve-le-Roi.
During 2023, the number of devices increased by 200 devices, with a notable slowdown in the expected plan, as priority was given to their technological renewal.
Throughout the experimental phase, the sound detections did not therefore lead to any sanctions, but once approved the radars will cost fines of up to 135 euros for drivers of vehicles that exceed the permitted noise limit.
There will however be the possibility to pay the fine reduced to 90 euros within 15 days of the violation.
This is a 4th class fine, as identified by article R318-3 of the French Highway Code.
The devices are equipped on the antenna with numerous sensors aimed at measuring the noise produced by each vehicle and following approval they will be installed widely across the territory, with the automatic issuing of reports for the infringement.
The sound radar of Bron, a town on the outskirts of Lyon, will open the dance and will be fully active starting from the new school year.
read also Fine for those who use the horn too much: what nuisance motorists risk Italian rules on noise pollution Even in Italy the law, together with various ministerial provisions and ordinances of local authorities, is concerned with regulating noise pollution by limiting the emission of decibels from vehicles.
Article 350 of the regulation implementing the Highway Code requires that music inside the passenger compartment does not exceed the maximum threshold of 60 decibels Laeq (equivalent continuous level), also to avoid distractions while driving, in fact the measurement takes place at approximately 10 cm from the driver's ear with windows and doors closed.
Exceeding the threshold costs a fine of 42 to 173 euros.
The same sanction applies in the case of other noises produced by the vehicle, as provided for in article 155 of the CDS, and not attributable to ordinary use, including that of improperly used sound signaling devices or the muffler.
Furthermore, if the latter has been modified or in any case is not tested, you also risk a fine ranging from 430 to 1,731 euros and the withdrawal of the registration document.
At a generic level, cars must produce noise not exceeding 68 decibels, as established by the European Union, but a further reduction of the limit is expected in the coming years.
There are, for the moment, no acoustic detection systems similar to the French ones.
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