HC Deb 29 June 1966 vol 730 cc266-7W
63. Mr. Iremonger

asked the Minister of Transport what steps she is taking to abate the nuisance caused by noise from vehicle exhausts.

Mr. Swingler

The Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations require all motor vehicles to have an exhaust silencer, and also prohibit excessive noise. But my right hon. Friend hopes to strengthen these by making it an offence for various classes of motor vehicles to exceed prescribed maximum noise levels.