With spring in the air and warmer temperatures people are spending more time outside, and the familiar sounds of noisy mufflers and modified vehicles are unfortunately also increasing as well.

At this time of year, it is common for the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) to receive an increased number of complaints about noisy vehicles. To proactively address this concern, the MHPS Traffic Unit officers have provided additional training and resources to front-line officers to ensure they can effectively identify and investigate noisy vehicle violations.

Over the coming months, the MHPS will be conducting ongoing and enhanced enforcement, with a focus on modified vehicles, and loud vehicles. “We have heard from our community that modified vehicles which create excessive noise are a concern in many areas of the city,” says Inspector Joe West. “Safety for all road users is important to the MHPS and through this enforcement initiative we will aim to reduce the number vehicles and aggressive driving that cause disruptive noise throughout the community.”

Vehicle owners who modify their exhaust systems, have inadequate baffles, or intentionally cause the vehicles to be unnecessarily loud may be subject to a $162 fine.

To report a concern about a noisy vehicle, community members can submit a Traffic Tip online via the MHPS website here or the MHPS mobile app. The MHPS mobile app is free to download and available for both Apple and android devices. Tipsters should be prepared to provide detailed information to the tip line including vehicle descriptions and license plates when possible.

Media Contact:

Inspector Joe West
Operational Services Division
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8471