C-24.2, r. 37.2 - Pilot project concerning the sound level control of the exhaust system of a motorcycle and moped

Section 4 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

4. When required to do so by a peace officer, the driver of a motorcycle or moped must drive the vehicle to the place indicated, provided it is not over 15 km from the place of interception, and must, in compliance with the peace officer’s orders, help in measuring the sound level, in particular by performing the following:

(1)  in the case of a motorcycle but subject to subparagraph 2,

(a)  sit on the vehicle’s seat;

(b)  put the transmission in the neutral position;

(c)  ensure the stability of the vehicle in the upright position;

(d)  if the vehicle has a control system that may affect the sound level, adjust the system in the position giving the maximum noise;

(e)  where the measurement method where the engine rotates with a constant speed is applied, activate the throttle of the vehicle in order to reach and maintain for at least 2 seconds the rotational speed of the engine to the value determined in the second and third paragraphs of section 5;

(f)  where the measurement method where the engine rotates with a variable speed is applied, activate the throttle of the vehicle in order to increase progressively for at least 2 seconds the rotational speed of the engine from the idle engine speed to the value determined in the second and third paragraphs of section 5;

(2)  in the case of a motorcycle with an automatic transmission having no neutral position and a moped,

(a)  let the vehicle rest on its centre stand;

(b)  ensure the stability of the vehicle in the upright position;

(c)  lift the back wheel from the ground so that it can turn freely;

(d)  if the vehicle has a control system that may affect the sound level, adjust the system in the position giving the maximum noise;

(e)  stand beside the vehicle on the opposite side from where the measurement is carried out so that the rotational speed of the engine can be controlled;

(f)  where the measurement method where the engine rotates with a constant speed is applied, activate the throttle of the vehicle in order to reach and maintain for at least 2 seconds the rotational speed of the engine to the value determined in the second and third paragraphs of section 5;

(g)  where the measurement method where the engine rotates with a variable speed is applied, activate the throttle of the vehicle in order to increase progressively for at least 2 seconds the rotational speed of the engine from the idle engine speed to the value determined in the second and third paragraphs of section 5.

The driver of a road vehicle who does not comply with the provisions of the first paragraph is guilty of an offence and is liable to a fine of $200 to $300.

M.O. 2012-06, s. 4.