Pasay gov’t intensifies crackdown on vehicles with noisy mufflers

MANILA, Philippines — As noise pollution may cause psychological and economic damage, Pasay City government has signed an ordinance that would intensify its crackdown on vehicles with noisy mufflers.

In a statement on Tuesday, Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano signed Pasay City Ordinance 6009 or “Anti-Modified Tail Pipe Ordinance of Pasay City” which bans noisy mufflers for all vehicles including tricycles and motorcycles.

According to the ordinance, some owners have opted to remove silencers in their vehicles and modify their mufflers with loud noise.

The ordinance reminded the public that excessive noise is unwanted especially if it interferes with activities such as sleeping and conversation.

“Excessive noise is a serious hazard to the public health and welfare, and that, exposure to certain levels of noise can result in physiological, psychological and economic damage,” read the ordinance.

Under the ordinance, violators will face punishment by paying a fine of up to P2,000 to P4,000 and cancelation of driver’s license. /je