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As spring rounds the corner in Michigan and you can finally have your doors and windows open to let in some fresh air, you’ll be letting something else in: Noise pollution.
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If you’re fed up with having to rewind your shows so you can hear what was said or having kids awakened by noisy vehicles driving by the house, there could be some relief in sight, or shall we say “within earshot.”
A Proposal to Crack Down on Noisy Vehicles in Michigan
It’s not on the books yet, but a proposed Michigan law would increase penalties for drivers operating vehicles that have been intentionally modified to be excessively noisy.
Michigan State Representative Natalie Price is behind House Bill 5696 which targets both individuals who alter vehicles’ exhaust systems to increase noise production and the drivers of those vehicles.
Price tells WDIV-TV that the proposal would give police officers the authority to target drivers whose vehicles are excessively noisy. Price notes that the situation is especially problematic along Detroit’s Woodward Avenue.
“Day and night, Woodward is often used as a racetrack by drivers who have modified their vehicle’s exhaust systems with boosters that amplify their noise and often sound like gunshots,” she said. “The effect is deafening noise and a seriously eroded quality of life for residents and businesses in the surrounding neighborhoods.”
Exceptions for Certain Noisy Vehicles
The proposal would afford grace to first time offenders and those individuals who have vehicles with mechanical issues, as long as they demonstrate compliance before their scheduled court dates.
The station reports that the bill has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation.
Unique 9 Story Metal Michigan Airbnb is Pure Luxury and Style Inside
Never judge a book by its cover! At first glance, this unique Airbnb in Northport, Michigan looks like some industrial building perched among the cherry trees. Towering 9 stories of metal and windows, it leaves little to the imagination as to what lies inside the contemporary steel building known as The Chameleon House. Each level offers the guests something different from breathtaking views from the walk-out patio on the 5th level to the main living room with a flat-screen TV and a telescope for enjoying 360-degree views of the surrounding cherry orchards. There’s also an incredible chef’s kitchen that would impress Gordon Ramsay. Take a look!
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Michigan has 5 well-known gangs that you should steer clear of.
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16 Famous People From Detroit and What Their Net Worth is Today
The great state of Michigan has produced a lot of notable people and famous celebrities. Check out who they are and what their net worth is today here.
