With the arrival of summer, teenagers increasingly ride motorcycles for leisure, and some citizens, seeking speed and louder exhaust sounds, illegally modify their vehicle mufflers, worsening noise pollution. To protect residents’ quality of life, the Environmental Protection Bureau (EPB) of Nantou County Government will join forces with the Police Department and motor vehicle authorities during the summer to conduct joint inspections at noise hot spots, strictly cracking down on illegal exhaust modifications and vehicles exceeding noise limits.
To improve enforcement efficiency, Nantou County has installed “fixed acoustic enforcement cameras” at key road sections and will also deploy “mobile acoustic enforcement units” flexibly across different times and locations. These devices automatically detect excessive vehicle noise, while simultaneously capturing photos and video evidence, ensuring violators have nowhere to hide. The EPB reminds drivers to reduce vehicle noise while on the road and not to take chances by breaking the law.
According to the “Noise Control Act,” vehicles exceeding noise standards face fines between NT$1,800 and NT$3,600, and owners will be ordered to bring their vehicles for mandatory noise testing at EPB-designated sites, with improvements required before a set deadline. If illegal exhaust modifications are found, the Police Department will impose additional penalties under the “Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act,” with fines up to NT$1,800. Furthermore, for violations occurring during nighttime hours (10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.), the EPB will impose the maximum fine of NT$3,600 automatically under the “Noise Control Act.”
The EPB calls on all drivers to comply with traffic and environmental protection laws, avoid illegal exhaust modifications, and refrain from creating noise, so that everyone can enjoy a quiet, comfortable, and safe summer.
Contact Unit: Air Quality Protection and Noise Control Division, Environmental Protection Bureau, Nantou County Government
Contact Person: Division Chief Yu-hao Ke, Tel: 049-2233753 ext. 2211
