The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced a new noise detection pilot will begin on 15 September with the installation of a noise detection camera on the H-3 Freeway at the Halekou Interchange.
The installation was authorised in Act 63 (23), the 2023 Hawai’i legislative act that authorised a pilot program for noise detection cameras on Oahu.
This will be followed by the installation of a camera on Ala Moana Boulevard near Kalia Road on 16 September.
The remaining eight locations in the top 10 will be installed by January 2026.
HDOT stated that the purpose of the noise detection pilot is to gather data on the types and levels of noise generated by vehicles on O‘ahu roads. No tickets will be issued through this pilot.
HDOT selected the locations for installation based on complaints recorded by the Honolulu Police Department.
An additional 12 locations have been identified for potential data gathering pending engineering assessment.
Once the sites begin gathering data, HDOT will prepare monthly reports on the number of events detected exceeding 90 dB at the noise detection pilot locations as well as the type of vehicle noise observed (e.g., engine, muffler, etc.).
HDOT also reported that these reports will be used to help with future legislation on vehicle noise and HPD enforcement.
Current laws prohibit the modification of motor vehicle, motorcycle, or moped mufflers or exhaust pipes, to increase the volume of noise emitted.
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