ILOILO City – Noisy tailpipes – those intentionally made or altered to emit a loud sound – are not allowed on motor vehicles, both private and for public transport, plying the streets of Passi City, the local government reminded the public.
Mayor Stephen Palmares said many residents have been complaining about these noisy motorcycle mufflers, especially at night, adding that he himself experienced disturbance from these noise-enhancing mufflers.
“Ako mismo kay giya ako nagatinir kis-a ang bata ko nagakakibot. Luwas sina nagareklamo ang mga pumoluyo, especially ang mga senior citizens, nga matinong na ang kagab-ihon todohan nila nga paburhot sang ila motor,” said Palmares.
On Thursday, the mayor led the destruction of at least 75 seized open-pipe motorcycle mufflers using a vibro roller.
He said that 60 personnel of the Traffic Management Office and Passi City Police have been mobilized since November last year to confiscate the noisy mufflers.
Palmares said the confiscation of mufflers will continue after the destruction. He, however, clarified that owners would not be penalized.
The Land Transportation Office last year issued a memorandum order to all regional heads and concerned employees to intensify the prohibition on “Bora Bora,” or motorcycles with modified mufflers that cause undesirable or irritating sounds./PN
