Your loud exhaust could get you fined as more US cities pair noise detectors with license plate readers
TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. A hot potato: License plate readers usually flag vehicles that have been stolen or are linked to crimes, but several cities are pairing the devices with noise detectors. This combination could capture details of cars with excessively loud modified mufflers or blasting stereos.
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| Publication time | Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:33 -0500 |
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Electronics Car Tech crime license plate Your loud exhaust could get you fined as more US cities pair noise detectors with license plate readers Muffler violations start at $800 in New York City, where 12 cameras recorded almost 16,000 noise events in 2025 By Rob Thubron September 28, 2026, 8:33 9 comments Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. A hot potato: License plate readers usually flag vehicles that have been stolen or are linked to crimes, but several cities are pairing the devices with noise detectors. This combination could capture details of cars with excessively loud modified mufflers or blasting stereos.
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