A city ordinance that once targeted blue-collar noise in working class Coeur d’Alene neighborhoods is being amended to reflect the changing times.

Coeur d’Alene’s motor vehicle noise ordinance, which once specifically prohibited truck engine brakes, is being amended to include tricked-out cars, pickup trucks and motorcycles that spew smoke and noise just for the fun of it.

Downtown noise is nothing new, council members said Monday at a committee meeting to address the rule change. The excessive street noise from revving vehicles has tripped burglar alarms in downtown businesses, and the tempers of property owners, tenants and tourists trying to enjoy a quiet evening outside.

The complaints are stacking up/Ralph Bartholdt, Coeur d'Alene Press. More here.

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