Too loud? Ticket’s in the mail

Too loud? Ticket’s in the mail

Major cities including Chicago, Miami and Washington D.C. are now deploying or testing the technology, with fines reaching up to $2,500

New York City implemented noise cameras and has been using the technology since 2021. (Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)

If your car reaches a certain decibal above the "legal threshold," the microphone in the camera can detect the sound and cross references with the moment a vehicle passes. (Utah Department of Transportation)

An undated file photo of rush hour traffic in Manhattan, New York City, New York. (iStock)

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