The photographer, Muzzi Katz, has dedicated this image to the public domain.
by Daniel Fink, MD, Chair, The Quiet Coalition
This article out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the home of Harley-Davidson, discusses motorcycle noise as either a sweet sound or a nuisance.
Motorcycle noise is neither. It is a health and public health hazard.
Most motorcycles are noisy enough to cause hearing loss, both to riders and to passers-by. And most motorcycle noise is loud enough to disrupt sleep. Uninterrupted sleep is important for good health.
Many states have specific laws governing vehicle noise, including motorcycle exhausts, and most cities have noise ordinances as well.
If motorcycle noise is a problem in your city or town, ask your mayor and city council member and police chief to enforce local and state noise ordinances.
I just sent an email to the mayor of my city about this. You should do the same where you live.
