HI HR45

Request that the Department of Transportation study and adopt the Society of Automotive Engineers standard of a 95-decibel limit to measure muffler and vehicular noise.

Direct DOT to report findings, recommendations, and progress on adopting noise regulations for vehicles no later than 20 days before the 2012 Regular Session convening.

Identify California's adoption of the 95-decibel standard as a reference point, which is comparable to subway train loudness from 200 feet away.

Address growing complaints from urban Honolulu residents about noise pollution from vehicles with noisy mufflers.

Require certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Director of Transportation, Honolulu Police Chief, and Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association President.