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The printed version remains the official version.
MR. LORNE MAYENCOURT
HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of British Columbia, enacts as follows:
1 In this Act:
"motorcycle" has the same meaning as defined in the Motor Vehicle Act;
"excessive noise" means a noise of a level greater than the maximum allowable Sound Pressure Level of 85 DBA when operated in an area where the posted or un-posted speed limit is 60 km per hour or less.
2 Notwithstanding any regulations enacted pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Act:
(1) A motorcycle, propelled by an internal combustion engine shall be equipped with an exhaust muffler consisting of a series of pipes or chambers which ensures that the exhaust gases from the engine are cooled and expelled without excessive noise.
(2) A person that causes or permits to be operated a motorcycle so as to create excessive noise when operated in an area where the posted or un-posted speed limit is 60 km per hour or less commits an offence.
3 This Act comes into force by regulation of the Lieutenant Governor in Council.