Sec. 08.01.03.08. Noise Level Limits and Enforcement Schedules  


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  • A. Exception. This regulation does not apply to devices used solely for the purpose of warning, protecting, or alerting the public of the existence of an emergency situation.

    B. Snowmobiles.

    (1) An individual may not operate a snowmobile on Department lands that produces a maximum noise exceeding the noise level limits set forth in §B(2) of this regulation, measured at a distance not less than 50 feet from the point of operation under test procedures established by the SAE.

    (2) Noise level limits and the effective dates for enforcement are:

    Vehicle Date of Manufacture Maximum Sound Level at
    50 Feet (as tested by SAE
    J331(a) or equivalent)
    Snowmobiles Before July 1, 1976 84 dB(A)
    After July 1, 1976 78 dB(A)

    C. Motorcycles and Other ORVs.

    (1) An individual may not operate a motorcycle or other ORV on Department lands that produces a maximum noise exceeding the noise level limits set forth in §C(2) of this regulation, measured at a distance not less than 50 feet from the point of operation under test procedures established by the SAE, ANSI, or ASTM.

    (2) Noise level limits and the effective dates for enforcement are:

    Vehicle Date of Manufacture Maximum Sound Level at
    50 Feet (as tested by SAE
    J331(a) or equivalent)
    Motorcycles and
    Other ORV's
    Before July 1, 1976 86 dB(A)
    After July 1, 1976 84 dB(A)