Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to restrict excessively noisy motor bikes and cars in urban areas, including enforcement action to protect local residents from noise pollution.

The police and local authorities have existing powers to tackle excessively noisy and illegally modified vehicles.

To support enforcement efforts, the Department has commenced roadside trials of the latest ‘noise camera’ technology. These trials are taking place to determine whether noise cameras can be an effective tool for the police and local authorities to enable more targeted and efficient enforcement. If the trials prove to be successful, noise cameras may be considered for wider rollout.