Tyrol state calls for extension of motorcycle riding bans for bikes producing over 95dB

According to reports, bikers could be facing further riding bans in the district of Reutte, Austria, after the Tyrolean state parliament instructed the state government to consider an extension of the current ban. 

This could involve additional roads to the ones where bans are already enforced, as well as an overall extension of the regulation. 

Driving bans have been enforced in the district of Reutte for the past six years against bikers with a motorcycle producing 95dB or more.

At the moment, the regulation is seasonal and applies from April 15 to October 31, which ironically is the same time period that typically offers the best weather conditions for riding. 

The potential extension of these bans is due to rising noise complaints, which could also affect sports cars. According to local media, there have been growing complaints against loud cars, while illegal racing is believed to have taken place, too.

Some of the popular roads already affected by the current bans include the Gaichtpass and Hahntennjoch. 

For bikers travelling to the Tyrol region, knowing about the dB noise limit and the figures produced by your own motorcycle are the most important factors to remember. dB figures are measured at the exhaust and noted in the vehicle registration document. 

Motorcycles that exceed this set limit of 95dB in Tyrol are not allowed to ride on the affected sections of road during the dates mentioned above. If bikers violate these rules, then it could lead to fines. 

Authorities are believed to be stepping up police checks in order to make sure bikers are not violating the current bans.

At the time of this writing, it’s unclear what the time period will be should an extension of the ban be approved.

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