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EXHAUST SYSTEMS

10 Mr PISONI (Unley) (30 May 2006). How many prosecutions have been made by SAPOL in the past four years against:

(a) vehicle drivers or owners with loud exhaust systems that do not comply with vehicle design standards; and

(b) manufacturers and retailers of non-standard exhaust systems that do not comply with noise emissions standards?

The Hon. K.O. FOLEY (Port Adelaide—Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Federal/State Relations): The Minister for Police has provided the following information:

SAPOL advises that vehicle drivers or owners detected with loud exhaust systems are dealt with for ‘driving whilst emitting undue smoke or noise’. The same provisions are used for drivers who are detected for noise emitted from squealing tyres.

SAPOL records are unable to differentiate between the types of offending.

During the period 1 January 2002 to 1 December 2006, a total of 11,556 expiation notices were issued for these offences comprised of 10,462 fines and 1,094 cautions.

SAPOL is not involved in the prosecution of manufacturers and retailers.