Action Against Silencer Modifications And Promotion: Hyderabad CP

Hyderabad, April 2 (Maxim News): Hyderabad City Commissioner of Police K.Sreenivasa Reddy informed that as part of efforts to curb environmental pollution and ensure road safety, the Traffic Police of North District has undertaken stringent measures against the illegal modification of motorcycle silencer.

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During the Special Drives conducted, there were (1910) cases booked, and about (1000) modified silencers were confiscated from the violators and the same will be destroyed.

The modification of silencers on motorbikes not only violates traffic regulations but also contributes significantly to environmental degradation.

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The removal of silencers or the installation of modified ones leads to amplified noise levels and an increase in Air pollution, posing serious health hazards to both individuals and the community at large.

Many young bikers like to install pressure horns and modified silencers on their bikes. In a statement and the way they arrived.

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However, when you suddenly blow your high-decibel pressure horn on a busy street, people around you will be distracted and panicked. They may lose their balance and control and fall into danger.

Noise Pollution is associated with high blood pressure, but the long-term impact may lead to hospitalization and rare chances of death.

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In a study, it was revealed that traffic noise was associated with cardiovascular defects in all adults (25 years) and the elderly (75 years).

It shows that long-term exposure to road traffic noise increases the risk of death and the risk of cardiovascular disease in the population.

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Loud noise can damage human health in many ways, particularly in the very young and the very old. Here are some of the main ones:

 Respiratory agitation, racing pulse, high blood pressure, headaches, and, in case of extremely loud, constant noise, gastritis, colitis, and even heart attacks.

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 Noise can cause attacks of stress, fatigue, depression, anxiety, and hysteria in both humans and animals.

 Noise above 45 dB stops you from falling asleep or sleeping properly. Remember that according to the World Health Organization, it should be no more than 30 dB. Loud noise can have latent effects on our behavior, causing aggressive behavior and irritability.

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 Noise may affect people’s ability to focus, which can lead to low performance over time. It is also bad for memory, making it hard to study. Interestingly, our ears need more than 16 hours; of rest to make up for two hours of exposure to 100 dB.

The installation of modified silencers constitutes a violation of traffic laws and regulations, subjecting offenders to legal consequences and penalties.

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As per the amendment of Section 190(2) of the Motor Vehicle Act, fitting pressure horns and modified silencers on your bike causing Air and noise pollution is punishable with a fine of upto Rs. 10000/- and imprisonment of upto six months. This penalty applies if your pressure horn or modified silencer produces more than 80 decibels of noise. (Maxim News) 

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