Modified vehicles causing noise disturbance in the late hours of the night have become a major public concern. To effectively curb the excessive noise emitted from these vehicles and ensure the tranquility of citizens’ lives, the Department of Environmental Protection, in collaboration with the Dayuan Branch of the Police Bureau, carried out an expanded enforcement operation in the early hours of today (May 20th) from 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. in the Dayuan District, specifically along Daguan Road and the bus terminal area. A total of 23 noisy vehicles were inspected, with 11 vehicles found to be non-compliant with noise standards and subsequently reported. The Department of Environmental Protection stated that the city government plans to implement the “Silent Taoyuan Project” in June, with comprehensive enforcement measures. Personnel and equipment preparations have been completed, and inspection efforts will be gradually intensified starting from May. Car modification enthusiasts are urged not to rely on luck and unlawfully modify their exhaust pipes, which would result in excessive noise and legal consequences.
The Department of Environmental Protection emphasized that this joint enforcement operation during the holiday early hours was planned in collaboration with the Dayuan Branch of the Police Bureau. The enforcement efforts to combat noisy vehicles were intensified. From 12:00 a.m. to 4 a.m. on the 20th, inspections and enforcement actions were carried out in the Dayuan District, specifically along Daguan Road and the bus terminal area. Police officers were responsible for inspections, while the Department of Environmental Protection conducted noise testing. A total of 23 automobiles and motorcycles were inspected during this operation. Based on the on-site noise testing conducted by the Department, 11 vehicles were found to be non-compliant, resulting in a reporting rate of 47.8%. Violating vehicles will be fined in accordance with Article 26 of the Noise Control Act, with fines ranging from a minimum of NT$1,800 to a maximum of NT$3,600. Improvement measures must be completed within a specified period, and failure to comply will result in additional penalties.
The Department of Environmental Protection announced that the city government plans to launch the “Silent Taoyuan Project” in June. This initiative will involve joint enforcement actions by the Department of Environmental Protection, Police Bureau, and the Department of Economic Development. A joint inspection and enforcement team will be established to strengthen law enforcement efforts in approximately 50 locations where vehicle noise complaints are prevalent and in 120 modified vehicle workshops. By enhancing four major regulatory measures: “Joint Inspections and Enforcement by Environmental Police,” “Sound Photography Technology Enforcement,” “Reporting and Transfer of Cases to Prosecutors,” and “Inspection and Guidance at the Modification Source,” the effectiveness of inspection and enforcement will be enhanced, curbing modified noisy vehicles and safeguarding the quality of life and environmental tranquility of residents.
The Department of Environmental Protection urges the public not to unlawfully modify vehicles and create noise that disrupts the peaceful lives of others. Efforts to control noisy vehicles will be continuously strengthened, including the active acquisition of sound photography technology enforcement devices, in order to rapidly enhance the enforcement capacity and effectiveness in Taoyuan City. The department will also communicate with the relevant central authorities to propose legislative improvements, strengthen source management, and impose stricter penalties for violations. It is hoped that through rigorous central legislation and local law enforcement, the noise from non-compliant vehicles can be collectively curbed, ensuring tranquility for the community.