A motorcycle muffler inspection operation in Sutton

A “motorcycle muffler” operation was carried out on Tuesday in collaboration with the Sûreté du Québec, the MRC and the Town of Sutton, with the aim of raising awareness of excessive noise among motorcyclists and motorists, and reiterating the desire of the municipality and the region as a whole to preserve its peaceful character.

Operation led by Lieutenant Philippe Morin and his team from the Sûreté du Québec
Mufflers are measured for compliance.
Motorcycle helmets must meet strict DOT standards.
Present: for the Brome-Missisquoi MRC, Prefect Patrick Melchior, Director General Mélanie Thibault and General Management Consultant Robert Desmarais; for the Town of Cowansville, Mayor Sylvie Beauregard; for the Town of Frelighsburg, Mayor Lucie Dagenais; for the Town of Sutton, Mayor Robert Benoît and Director General Pascal Smith.

Brome-Missisquoi MRC Press release (free translation) – “The message we want to get across to motorcyclists and motorists is this: please respect the peace and quiet of the local population,” declared Patrick Melchior, MRC prefect, at a press conference held this morning in the center of the village of Sutton. A dozen police officers from the Sûreté du Québec carried out a major muffler control operation, issuing statements of offence for mufflers that did not comply with the Highway Safety Code.

“Some people modify their mufflers to increase engine noise, which is illegal, and the offender is liable to a fine,” said Lieutenant Philippe Morin of the Sûreté du Québec. In fact, according to article 258 of the Highway Safety Code, all vehicles must be equipped with an exhaust system that complies with the standards established by regulation. The owner of a vehicle that is not equipped with a standard-compliant exhaust system is liable to a fine of $315.

Under article 260 of the Highway Safety Code, it is also forbidden to perform or cause to be performed on a vehicle any operation that eliminates or reduces the efficiency of the exhaust system. The offender is liable to a fine of $315.

“Our police work consists of collaborating with communities to ensure their safety and tranquility,” said Lieutenant Philippe Morin, director of the Brome-Missisquoi Sûreté du Québec station. “We have also set up a number of muffler control operations throughout the MRC to curb the excessive noise caused by certain motorcycles and cars.

Today’s major operation is being carried out in collaboration with the Sûreté du Québec, the MRC and the town of Sutton. “We’re a friendly community, and we welcome motorcyclists and all visitors. But we also want them to respect the peaceful character of our municipality,” said Robert Benoit, mayor of Sutton.

Press release – A successful “motorcycle muffler” operation in Sutton (in French only)

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