‘Noise cameras’ coming to NYC to punish loud drivers as complaints surge
“Noise cameras” that detect souped-up cars, motorcycles and other loud vehicles are coming to a street near you.
A new bill authorizing the cams, authored by Councilman Keith Powers (D-Manhattan), is expected to pass Thursday.
Under the measure, the cameras would activate if a vehicle reaches at least 85 decibels from 50 feet or more away.
It would snap photos of the law-breaking vehicles’ license plates, triggering a ticket to be sent directly to the registered owner — similar to how the state’s red-light and speed cameras work.