Agenda 02/28/2023 Item #10A (Borad to discuss a request by Quiet Florida to reduce noise pollution from illegal vehicle modifications)10.A
02/28/2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to have the Board discuss the request by Quiet Florida to reduce the noise pollution from
illegal vehicle modifications.
OBJECTIVE: To hear suggestions from Quiet Florida to reduce the noise pollution from illegal vehicle
modifications.
CONSIDERATIONS: On January 23, 2023, in anticipation of the upcoming budget cycle, Commissioners
Saunders directed County staff to work with the Sheriff's office to address the noise pollution caused by vehicle
modifications. The increase in noise pollution is a source of profound concern due to the social, health, and
environmental impacts. According to law enforcement, the modifications to vehicles causing the increased noise
and air pollution include illegal muffler modifications, altered or removed catalytic converters, and the removal of
anti -pollution measures on heavy duty trucks. These modifications constitute a serious hazard to the public and
environment in general.
Many of the possible solutions to the noise pollution issue would need to be handled by the State legislature, such
as the possibility of requiring annual vehicle inspections or utilizing noise cameras. In 2022, the City of Miami
Beach instituted a pilot program to monitor noise pollution; however, the City is limited to providing warnings to
drivers based upon current state law and is unable to issue citations using the noise cameras. In support of state
action on this issue, the City of Miami Beach enacted Resolution 2022-32441 urging the Florida Legislature to
enact legislation expressly authorizing counties and municipalities to utilize noise cameras in order to issue traffic
citations for excessive vehicular noise; however, such enforcement mechanisms have not been addressed by the
state legislature at this time.
The Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) is expected to release a report
in May 2023 regarding the noise pollution.
The Sheriff's Office is already issuing citations for mufflers and other exhaust system noise violations.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no impact to the Growth Management Plan related to this
action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal issues at this
moment, and requires majority vote for Board action or direction. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board hear the request of Quiet Florida on possible steps the County
Commission may consider to address the concerns of Quiet Florida.
Prepared by: Commissioner Burt Saunders
Date: February 28, 2023
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. latest noise pollution solutions (XLSX)
2. RE information (1) (MSG)
3. RE information (2) (MSG)
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02/28/2023
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 10.A
Doe ID: 24589
Item Summary: *** This item to be heard at 9:30 AM. *** Recommendation to have the Board discuss the
request by Quiet Florida to reduce the noise pollution from illegal vehicle modifications. (Sponsored by
Commissioner Saunders)
Meeting Date: 02/28/2023
Prepared by:
Title: Legal Assistant — County Attorney's Office
Name: Wanda Rodriguez
02/06/2023 12:51 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Commissioner District 3 — Board of County Commissioners
Name: Burt Saunders
02/06/2023 12:51 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Office of Management and Budget
County Attorney's Office
Office of Management and Budget
County Manager's Office
Board of County Commissioners
Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 02/06/2023 12:58 PM
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 02/06/2023 2:33 PM
Susan Usher Additional Reviewer Completed 02/06/2023 3:20 PM
Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review
Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending
Completed 02/22/2023 11:42 AM
02/28/2023 9:00 AM
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Proposed OPPAGA Opening Statement
https://oppaga.fLgov/
The entire state of Florida is faced with the rapidly escalating, serious, and SYSTEMIC noise pollution from
illegal vehicle modifications. This noise pollution is a source of profound concern due to its deleterious social,
health, and environmental impacts. A set of strong, comprehensive responses - both systematic and
individual - are urgently needed to eliminate this scourge and protect the health, well-being, and quality of life
of all Floridians.
These responses include, but are not limited to: 1) substantial increases in enforcement of existing laws, e.g.,
FL 316.293; 2) notification to shops performing illegal after -market installations; and 3) new appropriate
regulatory measures.
Because of law enforcement manpower limitations, these responses must be supplemented at the earliest
possible date with technology -driven "force multiplier" systems and innovative, public and privatized vehicle
inspection measures that constitute "best practices" to achieve an overall solution and enforce existing law.
In addition, heavy vehicular truck inspection and regulatory measures must be increased and enhanced ASAP.
Law enforcement at the highest levels also indicate a very disturbing pattern regarding illegal muffler
modification. Apparently in addition to altering the muffler to cause horrible noise, they strongly suspect the
catalytic converters on a vast number of these vehicles are also being altered, or REMOVED. These are both
currently illegal acts. Moreover, BOTH possess a serious NOISE POLLUTION, and AIR POLLUTION hazard to the
public and the environment in general.
Many heavy dump trucks in use are often guilty of the SAME illegal activity of illegally altering BOTH the
muffler baffle, and anti -pollution measures of their vehicles. This is a major problem.
Furthermore, one does not have to be on Florida roads long to see innumerable older vehicles and pickup
trucks spewing unimaginable levels of black smoke and pollution out of their tailpipes!
Fast & Furious 1 - First Race (SEVERE CULTURAL PHENOMENON)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITRftZx2tAo
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WilligGeoffrey
From:
FilsonSue
Sent:
Saturday, January 28, 2023 7:48 AM
To:
Mary Tatigian
Subject:
RE: information
Thank you,
Sue
From: Mary Tatigian <mtatigian@hotmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2023 7:10 AM
To: FilsonSue<Sue.Filson @colIiercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Fw: information
EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when
opening attachments or clicking links.
Hi Sue,
Important information fort commissioners to see
below.
U tube video of how cameras work.
I'll continue to search for pertinent information.
thank you Sue.
Thank you,
Mary Tatigian RN, BC
President
QuietFlorida.Org
STOP NOISE POLLUTION
info@quietflorida.org
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Florida Affiliate of:
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Noise Free America.Org
iet Communities.Org
Quiet Florida
STOP THE NOISE
There is no PEACE without QUIET
From: Mary Tatigian <mtatigian@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 9:00 PM
To: Burt.Saunders@colliercountvfl.gov <Burt.Saunders@colliercountvfl.gov>; Commissioner Burt Saunders
<Sue.Filson @col liercountyfl.gov>
Cc: Lt. David Bruening <David.Bruening@colIiersheriff.org>; Musum Veny <venv@the3rdwaybook.com>
Subject: information
Hi Burt,
Thanks for the call tonight, very good news.
Many cities/states using cameras to send out ticket Knoxville, NYC, California, NJ.
There is so much information that could be put together and presented to commissioners.
We would be happy to do.
These two articles say it all. Think of the revenue, less man power, a win win for the community.
What Are'Noise Cameras' and Will Your Citv Be Getting Them? (motorbiscuit.com
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What Are 'Noise Cameras' and Will
Your City Be Getting Them?
Speed cameras have been around for decades. In some
places, they seem to be going out of favor, but there are
plenty still around. Now a companion device that helps
police is showing up around the world to catch vehicles
that are "too loud." These new systems are called "noise
cameras." It snaps shots of noisy stuff along with decibel
numbers to prove it.
www.motorbiscuit.com
NYC Traffic Cameras With Mics Are Now Ticketing Noisy Cars (motortrend.com)
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Thank you,
Mary Tatigian RN, BC
President
QuietFlorida.Org
STOP NOISE POLLUTION
New Traffic Cameras Can Use Sound to
Ticket Noisy Cars - MotorTrend
NYC Traffic Cameras With Mics Are Now Ticketing Noisy
Cars NYC really has decibel meters that can automatically
ticket motorists, right now —and there's no telling where
this tech is headed next.
www.motortrend.com
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info@guietfIorida.org
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Florida Affiliate of:
Noise Free America.Org
Quiet Communities.Org
Quiet Florida
STOP THE NOISE
There is no PEACE without QUIET
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WilligGeoffrey
From:
FilsonSue
Sent:
Monday, January 30, 2023 8:33 AM
To:
Mary Tatigian
Subject:
RE: information
Thank you Mary,
Sue
From: Mary Tatigian <mtatigian@hotmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2023 5:22 PM
To: FilsonSue<Sue.Filson @colIiercountyfl.gov>
Cc: Musum Veny <veny@the3rdwaybook.com>
Subject: Re: information
EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when
opening attachments or clicking links.
Hi Sue,
Here are a three u tube video links that the commissioners may
look at so as to better understand the noise cameras. A visual
is always helpful.
I was planning on reaching out to commissioners myself, as I understand
you will be sending all pertinent information them so I do not need to send.
I have copied the Executive Director of Quiet Florida as well on this.
Are Noise Detection Cameras Coming To Miami Beach?
1. Miami Beach FL
2. Knoxville Tenn
3. UK Explanation of Cameras
https:/Zyoutu.be/onXEaMEghTo
https://youtu.be/YWmOs8WvQll
https://youtu.be/vHV8VlATr7s
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Thank you,
Mary Tatigian RN, BC
President
QuietFlorida.Org
STOP NOISE POLLUTION
info@quietflorida.org
Florida Affiliate of:
Noise Free America.Org
Quiet Communities.Org
Quiet Florida
STOP THE NOISE
There is no PEACE without QUIET
From: FilsonSue <Sue.Filson @col liercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2023 7:47 AM
To: Mary Tatigian <mtatigian@hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: information
Thank you,
Sue
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10.A.3
From: Mary Tatigian <mtatigian@hotmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2023 7:10 AM
To: FilsonSue<Sue.Filson @colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Fw: information
EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when
opening attachments or clicking links.
Hi Sue,
Important information fort commissioners to see
below.
U tube video of how cameras work.
I'll continue to search for pertinent information.
thank you Sue.
Thank you,
Mary Tatigian RN, BC
President
QuietFlorida.Org
STOP NOISE POLLUTION
info@quietflorida.org
Florida Affiliate of:
Noise Free America.Org
Quiet Communities.Org
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Quiet Florida
STOP THE NOISE
There i5 no PEACE without QUIET
From: Mary Tatigian <mtatigian@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 9:00 PM
To: Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov <Burt.Saunders@colliercountyfl.gov>; Commissioner Burt Saunders
<Sue.Filson @colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: Lt. David Bruening <David.Bruening@colIiersheriff.org>; Musum Veny <veny@the3rdwaybook.com>
Subject: information
Hi Burt,
Thanks for the call tonight, very good news.
Many cities/states using cameras to send out ticket Knoxville, NYC, California, NJ.
There is so much information that could be put together and presented to commissioners.
We would be happy to do.
These two articles say it all. Think of the revenue, less man power, a win win for the community.
What Are 'Noise Cameras' and Will Your City Be Getting Them? (motorbiscuit.com)
What Are 'Noise Cameras' and Will
Your City Be Getting Them?
Speed cameras have been around for decades. In some
places, they seem to be going out of favor, but there are
plenty still around. Now a companion device that helps
police is showing up around the world to catch vehicles
that are "too loud." These new systems are called "noise
cameras." It snaps shots of noisy stuff along with decibel
numbers to prove it.
www.motorbiscuit.com
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NYC Traffic Cameras With Mics Are Now Ticketine Noisv Cars (motortrend.com
Thank you,
Mary Tatigian RN, BC
President
QuietFlorida.Org
STOP NOISE POLLUTION
info@quietflorida.org
Florida Affiliate of:
Noise Free America.Org
Quiet Communities.Org
Quiet Florida
STOP THE NOISE
There is no PEACE without QUIET
New Traffic Cameras Can Use Sound to
Ticket Noisy Cars - MotorTrend
NYC Traffic Cameras With Mics Are Now Ticketing Noisy
Cars NYC really has decibel meters that can automatically
ticket motorists, right now —and there's no telling where
this tech is headed next.
www.motortrend.com
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