Offence | Penalty - individual/ corporation | Enforcing authority |
Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2017 |
Selling a vehicle that, for example, has noise control equipment that is inappropriately modified, defective or missing. | $300/$600 | EPA |
Using a vehicle on a road or road-related area that exceeds the prescribed noise limit by: |
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- less than 5 decibels
- 5 to 14 decibels
- 15 decibels or more
| $150/$300
$250/$500
$600/$1200 | EPA
EPA
EPA |
Using a vehicle that emits offensive noise (e.g. trail bike) in a place that is not a road or road-related area. | $200/$400 | Council/EPA/Police |
Using a vehicle on residential premises (other than for entering or leaving) that can be heard inside a neighbour's residence, between 8 pm and 8 am on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday or between 8 pm and 7 am on any other day. | $200/$400 after a warning by an authorised officer or enforcement officer | Council/EPA/Police |
Using a refrigeration unit on a vehicle that can be heard inside a neighbour's residence between 8 pm and 8 am on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, or between 8 pm and 7 am on any other day. | $200/$400 after a warning by an authorised officer or enforcement officer | Council/EPA/Police |
Causing or permitting offensive noise to be emitted from a motor vehicle sound system. | $300/$600 | Council/EPA/Police |
Emitting offensive noise from a vehicle sound system while driving, or while using a vehicle on a road or road-related area. | $200/NA and 2 licence demerit points | EPA/Police |
Causing or permitting a vehicle to be used when its noise control equipment is defective, not securely in place, is missing, or has temporary noise reduction devices or packing fitted. | $200/$400 | EPA/Police |
Modifying or repairing a vehicle so its noise control equipment is made defective, is not securely in place, is missing, or has temporary noise reduction devices or packing fitted. | $200/$400 | EPA |
Attaching a horn to a motor vehicle or permitting a motor vehicle to be used if it is fitted with a horn that is capable of emitting noise at a level greater than 120 dB(A) for noise at a single non-varying loudness and pitch, or 85 dB(A) in any other case. | $200/$400 | EPA |
Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 |
Selling a vehicle that emits noise in excess of the level prescribed for that type of vehicle in the Regulation (section 136 of the Act): |
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- less than 5 decibels
- 5 decibels or more
| $200/$400
$400/$800 | EPA
EPA |
Selling a motor vehicle horn or intruder alarm that emits noise in excess of the level prescribed in clauses 7 and 9 respectively or having the characteristics prescribed in clause 11 (section 136 of the Act) | $300/$600 | EPA |
Defect notices |
For most of the above offences, a defect notice can also be issued. If the defect is not remedied, registration can be suspended by the EPA. A vehicle whose registration has been suspended is considered an unregistered vehicle under the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1997). |