Noisy vehicles

A minivan without a functioning muffler just drove past, which prompted this post.

Motorcycles are a major culprit. I’ve heard that it’s usual practice after buying one to cut the muffler off. To impress certain people, I suppose.

Here in Toronto, the Municipal Code contains Chapter 591, Noise, which in addition to the “general prohibition” that

No person shall make, cause or permit noise or vibration, at any time, which is likely to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the inhabitants of the City.

also contains the “specific prohibition” against

The operation of a vehicle, engine, motor, construction equipment, or pneumatic device without an effective exhaust, intake-muffling device or other sound attenuation device of a type specified by the manufacturer, which is in good working order, and in constant operation.

Have any readers in Toronto ever heard of any enforcement activity? Readers outside Toronto, what’s the situation like where you live?