“The noise caused by illegally modified motorcycle exhaust systems is a major quality of life issue across the state,” Pavley said in a statement today. “Basic common sense and decency dictates that when a motorcycle drives by and sets off every car alarm on the street, that is too loud. Additionally, many of the modifications which are aimed at making a bike louder -- for example removing the catalytic converter -- also make the bike exponentially more polluting. This has direct, measurable and negative impacts on public health.” [Ahh-men.] - Anthony Citrano from Bookmarklet

What about the noise caused by those stupid Harley Davidson motorcycles? - Scoble, Alex Scoble

I agree, Alex, and one can only hope the law is written to apply to all bikes, regardless of brand. ;) - Anthony Citrano