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Victorias new acoustic cameras are a step closer to hitting the streetsA local company will deliver the technology that will help catch illegally loud vehiclesSouth Melbourne company SenSen will deliver the EPAs twoyear acoustic camera trial following an international tender processThe first four cameras will be rolled out across Port Phillip Casey Knox and Stonnington councilsThese hitech cameras are targeting areas identified as noisy vehicle hotspots using reports from Victoria Police to EPAThe devices are triggered by excessive vehicle noise capturing images and registration details that EPA officers can use to identify vehicles for further actionOwners identified through the cameras can be issued with a notice requiring them to take their vehicle to an accredited facility for noise testingIf testing finds the vehicle exceeds legal noise limits the owner must bring it back into complianceThose who fail to submit their vehicle for testing or fix an illegally noisy vehicle can face fines of 1221 for individuals and 6105 for companiesThe trial will expand from four cameras in its first phase to seven cameras helping EPA target more noisy vehicle hotspotsReports of noisy vehicles have surged in recent years from 5404 in 202021 to more than 9100 in 202526Almost 5000 noisy vehicle testing notices and 1222 noisy vehicle infringement notices were issued in the last financial yearThe cameras will complement existing EPA and Victoria Police enforcement targeting unlawful vehicle noise and road safety offences and will be on the streets by the end of 2026Quotes attributable to Minister for the Environment Jaclyn SymesOur new hoon cameras are about to hit the streets targeting hotspots and putting illegally loud drivers on noticeThese cameras can detect illegally loud vehicles capture their rego and help the EPA track down their ownersIf your car is illegally loud expect to get it tested expect to get it fixed and if you dont expect a fine Quote attributable to Member for Albert Park Nina Taylor Hooning is dangerous to locals using their own streets and this acoustic camera trial is another great step in the right direction
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