Fourdogs
Junior Member
This is some information I received from a Hog member...what so bad I don't know the boundaries of this country.
How can they get away with this!!!!
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Yesterday I'm rolling with my guys (four bikes) and we decide to head out to Paddock Lake , WI for breakfast before we meet up with others for the days activities. We pull up to the restaurant and are hopping off the bikes and a Kenosha County Sheriff rolls up on us hard and fast. He starts telling us that the new ordinance is in effect COUNTY WIDE now. Any after market pipes will be cited. He said it doesn't matter if it is quieter than stock, anythin g other than OEM will get you a $160 ticket with a 10 day fix it ticket. You then have to go back to the issuing agency and be cleared. Failure to do so results in an additional $500 fine. The cop was cool and gave us a warning, said he was almost done with his shift and he rides as well. He also said DO NOT expect a warning from others. They are not supposed to give any. Zero tolerance. I understand he is enforcing the "law" but this is absolute bull. My one buddy asked about people from out of town since he is from Illinois , sheriff said it doesn't matter.
So for those coming up for the 105th, stay the F out of Kenosha County . Kenosha county is only about 20 miles south of Milwaukee and has a huge HD dealer right off I-94. (Ukes) My only fear is that my county (Racine) and other surrounding counties will be on the bandwagon soon since this is clearly a cash cow. Sorry for the long rant, but it is upsetting. I mean, the bikes are made right here for gods sake.
When will it stop......
Here is what I found:
It looks like Kenosha County is joining Lake Geneva in a crackdown on loud pipes.
Here is the notice issued by the Kenosha County Sheriff from the Abate board:
From the Chicago ABATE board.............
If you plan on riding in the Kenosha area watch yourself. The Kenosha County sheriff is on the hunt for bikes with loud pipes. The fine is $186.00!!!!
The following is an open letter, addressed to all area Law Enforcement Officers, from Kenosha Sheriff David Beth. Sheriff Beth is urging a crack down on the wide spread use of altered exhaust systems on motorcycles, which violate state and county noise ordinances:
To All Sworn Personnel
Over the last few years I have been hearing hundreds of complaints about loud mufflers on motorcycles. The summer season is upon us and Kenosha 's residents are keeping their windows open well into the nights. Busy roads will see hundreds or thousands of motorcycles go past every day. Weekend bike traffic climbs even higher with nice weather.
Most bike owners maintain legal exhaust systems and operate in a respectable manner every day. With fuel costs sky rocketing, motorcycles will become more of a necessity than a luxury. Some bike owners will alter their exhausts against Wisconsin State Laws. These alterations generate noise above acceptable levels for everyone who lives on the roads they travel, or the businesses they frequent.
Starting immediately, please strictly enforce SS 347.39 Mufflers (1) & (2). '... No person shall modify the exhaust system of any such motor vehicle in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted by the motor of such vehicle above that emitted by the muffler originally installed on the vehicle, and such original
muffler shall comply with all requirements of this section.' Bond for violation of this statute is $186.00.
Riding a motorcycle is a wonderful form of recreation, as well as a great way to conserve fuel. It is only a few that feel the excessive noise is necessary for their enjoyment. Unfortunately it is mining it for all the motorcyclists that obey the law, and those that need to listen to the noise that live along Kenosha 's roads. I will be
contacting all Police agencies within Kenosha County as well as all
Sheriff's Departments across Wisconsin in order to have a unified
effort to quiet the loud muffler epidemic that is plaguing
Wisconsin 's roadways
Please pass this along to all of your biker friends.
Gary Stengler
Activities Director
How can they get away with this!!!!
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Yesterday I'm rolling with my guys (four bikes) and we decide to head out to Paddock Lake , WI for breakfast before we meet up with others for the days activities. We pull up to the restaurant and are hopping off the bikes and a Kenosha County Sheriff rolls up on us hard and fast. He starts telling us that the new ordinance is in effect COUNTY WIDE now. Any after market pipes will be cited. He said it doesn't matter if it is quieter than stock, anythin g other than OEM will get you a $160 ticket with a 10 day fix it ticket. You then have to go back to the issuing agency and be cleared. Failure to do so results in an additional $500 fine. The cop was cool and gave us a warning, said he was almost done with his shift and he rides as well. He also said DO NOT expect a warning from others. They are not supposed to give any. Zero tolerance. I understand he is enforcing the "law" but this is absolute bull. My one buddy asked about people from out of town since he is from Illinois , sheriff said it doesn't matter.
So for those coming up for the 105th, stay the F out of Kenosha County . Kenosha county is only about 20 miles south of Milwaukee and has a huge HD dealer right off I-94. (Ukes) My only fear is that my county (Racine) and other surrounding counties will be on the bandwagon soon since this is clearly a cash cow. Sorry for the long rant, but it is upsetting. I mean, the bikes are made right here for gods sake.
When will it stop......
Here is what I found:
It looks like Kenosha County is joining Lake Geneva in a crackdown on loud pipes.
Here is the notice issued by the Kenosha County Sheriff from the Abate board:
From the Chicago ABATE board.............
If you plan on riding in the Kenosha area watch yourself. The Kenosha County sheriff is on the hunt for bikes with loud pipes. The fine is $186.00!!!!
The following is an open letter, addressed to all area Law Enforcement Officers, from Kenosha Sheriff David Beth. Sheriff Beth is urging a crack down on the wide spread use of altered exhaust systems on motorcycles, which violate state and county noise ordinances:
To All Sworn Personnel
Over the last few years I have been hearing hundreds of complaints about loud mufflers on motorcycles. The summer season is upon us and Kenosha 's residents are keeping their windows open well into the nights. Busy roads will see hundreds or thousands of motorcycles go past every day. Weekend bike traffic climbs even higher with nice weather.
Most bike owners maintain legal exhaust systems and operate in a respectable manner every day. With fuel costs sky rocketing, motorcycles will become more of a necessity than a luxury. Some bike owners will alter their exhausts against Wisconsin State Laws. These alterations generate noise above acceptable levels for everyone who lives on the roads they travel, or the businesses they frequent.
Starting immediately, please strictly enforce SS 347.39 Mufflers (1) & (2). '... No person shall modify the exhaust system of any such motor vehicle in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted by the motor of such vehicle above that emitted by the muffler originally installed on the vehicle, and such original
muffler shall comply with all requirements of this section.' Bond for violation of this statute is $186.00.
Riding a motorcycle is a wonderful form of recreation, as well as a great way to conserve fuel. It is only a few that feel the excessive noise is necessary for their enjoyment. Unfortunately it is mining it for all the motorcyclists that obey the law, and those that need to listen to the noise that live along Kenosha 's roads. I will be
contacting all Police agencies within Kenosha County as well as all
Sheriff's Departments across Wisconsin in order to have a unified
effort to quiet the loud muffler epidemic that is plaguing
Wisconsin 's roadways
Please pass this along to all of your biker friends.
Gary Stengler
Activities Director