Gurugram cops crack down on modified silencers, issue Rs 43.70L fines

In a significant crackdown on noise pollution, Gurugram traffic police have issued 437 challans totaling Rs 43.70 lakh for violations related to ‘modified silencers’ and pressure horns, mostly among Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycles, over the past six months.

“Silencer Blast”, technically an offence called a “Silencer making noise” under Sections 120 of Central Motor Vehicle Rules and 190(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, is when riders switch off and then restart their engines at high speed, producing a sound similar to that of a firecracker. This practice is commonly associated with heavy-engine motorcycles like the Royal Enfield Bullet.

DCP Traffic Rajesh Mohan announced that a special campaign was launched to address these traffic violations and curb the disturbing practice of silencer blasts and pressure horns. He emphasised that the initiative aims to enhance road safety and prevent accidents caused by noise disturbances.

“Some two-wheeler drivers harass others with their noisy motorcycles,” Mohan stated, urging the public to refrain from using pressure horns.

The fines imposed are part of an ongoing drive against noise pollution initiated by the traffic police, which has seen a focused effort on penalising vehicle owners with modified silencers and parts known to contribute to excessive noise. A senior traffic police officer said personnel had been told to enforce these regulations stringently.