Oakland Motorcycle Cops Stir Controversy with Loud Pipes
June 17, 2008 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
Civilians are usually the ones getting attention for loud motorcycle exhausts, but this time the San Francisco Chronicle reports that the Oakland Police Department– AKA “Rolling Thunder”– has re-installed noisy aftermarket pipes onto their fleet of Harley-Davidsons. According to the article, safety concerns spread among the department three months ago when an officer riding with stock pipes was struck by a motorist who claims he didn’t hear him coming. The new pipes produce an average of 93 decibels.
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Loud pipes on motorcycles will draw fines in Milford
MILFORD – The theory among some motorcycle enthusiasts is that loud pipes may save lives, but in Milford, really loud pipes can cost riders a hefty fine.
The Milford Police Department has launched an assault on excessively loud motorcycles after receiving numerous complaints from businesses and residents, especially around the Milford Oval.
