Police in London, Ont., have laid more than 150 charges following a four-day crackdown on vehicles with modified and/or excessively loud exhaust systems.
The traffic initiative ran from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1 and police say it came in response to ongoing complaints about street racing and loud vehicles.
A total of 110 charges were laid under the Highway Traffic Act for vehicles with no muffler or an improper muffler, according to police.
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Under the City of London noise bylaw, 38 charges were laid for vehicles causing noise likely to disturb the public.
Four charges were also laid under the Environmental Protection Act for vehicles operating without emissions control equipment. Under this act, motorists may be subject to have their licence plates seized.
They may also be required to have their vehicle repaired and bought back into compliance before they can drive again.
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