Georgia lawmakers weigh how loud is too loud for cars

Published by Axios

Georgia lawmakers are considering clearer, objective standards for excessive vehicle noise, as residents and health advocates argue that loud modified cars harm quality of life and may contribute to cardiovascular and mental-health problems. Jamie Banks, founder and president of Quiet Communities, told lawmakers that chronic noise can cause stress and low-frequency sounds that are physically felt, while other speakers called for decibel limits and better enforcement. Read the article.