Forum Support Mike J Posted June 5, 2019 Forum Support Posted June 5, 2019 I have actually come to appreciate the load motorcycles when I drive. It gives me a warning that they are approaching and about to do something stupid, like passing me on the left while I am getting ready to turn left. https://www.topgear.com.ph/moto-sapiens/motorcycle-news/lto-crackdown-motorcycles-loud-exhaust-system-a959-20190604 Due to the public’s mounting complaints on the proliferation of motorcycles with exhaust systems emitting excessive sound, Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Edgar Galvante has issued a memorandum order for the conduct of an intensified crackdown against these causes of public nuisance. “With [existing] policies in place and in compliance with the directive of President Rodrigo R. Duterte to enforce the prohibition against ‘bora-bora’ (motorcycles with modified mufflers causing undesirable/irritating sound), you are hereby directed to implement stringent enforcement activities against the operation of such motorcycles,” Galvante stated in the memo dated April 29, 2019. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffH Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 I was going to fit an aftermarket muffler to my Honda Wave 125 but the brother in law advised me against it, he said that the fines were very large and that it was a violation now. I did notice that there were many less 'noisy motorbikes' around the house in CDO than there were in the area near the family house in Ozamiz (where it seems like every 3rd or 4th motorbike has an aftermarket muffler). Maybe enforcement varies from area to area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram1957 Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 This policy has been in place for years, signed by different Presidents and LTO chiefs. They will end up enforcing it for a week and then forget about it. They don't even enforce the laws on the books now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Old55 Posted June 5, 2019 Forum Support Posted June 5, 2019 10 minutes ago, Ram1957 said: This policy has been in place for years, signed by different Presidents and LTO chiefs. They will end up enforcing it for a week and then forget about it. They don't even enforce the laws on the books now. What are the chances it would be enforced if the bike were driven by a Foreigner? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham59 Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 The muffler-less 24 ton dump trucks passing our place beat the noisy bikes into a cocked hat. . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBM Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 57 minutes ago, graham59 said: The muffler-less 24 ton dump trucks passing our place beat the noisy bikes into a cocked hat. . Yes but how many noisy dump trucks compared to motor cycles. There has been a huge improvement in my area, much more peaceful.......just hope something comes in for noisy dogs. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham59 Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 Of course things are strictly controlled in our local small town..... (my pic). . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Kid Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 7 hours ago, Mike J said: I have actually come to appreciate the load motorcycles when I drive. It gives me a warning that they are approaching and about to do something stupid, like passing me on the left while I am getting ready to turn left. https://www.topgear.com.ph/moto-sapiens/motorcycle-news/lto-crackdown-motorcycles-loud-exhaust-system-a959-20190604 Due to the public’s mounting complaints on the proliferation of motorcycles with exhaust systems emitting excessive sound, Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Edgar Galvante has issued a memorandum order for the conduct of an intensified crackdown against these causes of public nuisance. “With [existing] policies in place and in compliance with the directive of President Rodrigo R. Duterte to enforce the prohibition against ‘bora-bora’ (motorcycles with modified mufflers causing undesirable/irritating sound), you are hereby directed to implement stringent enforcement activities against the operation of such motorcycles,” Galvante stated in the memo dated April 29, 2019. The only way this might work is if the Barangay Kapitans are allowed to issue summons. It sure as hell won't be the PNP. The Kapitans know where they live and can enforce the law as long as it's not a cousin, brother in law, sister in law, friend, Rich person, son,daughter, friend of a friend, etc. Maybe it WILL work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted June 6, 2019 Posted June 6, 2019 22 hours ago, Arizona Kid said: as long as it's not a cousin, brother in law, sister in law, friend, Rich person, son,daughter, friend of a friend, etc. Doesn't leave many people then! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Kid Posted June 6, 2019 Posted June 6, 2019 1 hour ago, hk blues said: Doesn't leave many people then! So.. you get my drift. Easy to pass a law. Not so easy to enforce it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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