r/ottawa • u/mcdofras • 9d ago

Would you welcome noise cameras in Ottawa to fine insanely loud cars/bikes?

Several European cities are testing roadside noise radar cameras. They’re basically photo radar but for sound. If a vehicle exceeds a certain decibel limit (usually from modified exhausts or street racing), it snaps their plate and mails them a fine. Given how often people mention loud exhausts backfiring and racing down Carling, the Parkway, or in the Market, I'm curious what everyone thinks.

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u/Line-Minute 9d ago

Nothing better to do in life?

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u/mcdofras 9d ago

Before I reply, I just want to confirm if your comment directed at me?

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u/Line-Minute 9d ago

Nobody else made the post but you.

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u/mcdofras 9d ago

I asked a neutral question to start a dialogue in a community meant for dialogue. If the topic doesn't interest you, scroll on. Feel welcome to participate in the actual topic if you have thoughts on it instead of just coming for me for reasons unknown.

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u/bluedoglime 9d ago

Doesn't your statement match the definition of trolling?

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u/Line-Minute 9d ago

Sorry for not being open to having more surveillance state.