Ministry Of Interior Advises Compliance With Vehicle Noise Limits

2026-03-22 02:10:13

(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Ministry of Interior (MoI) yesterday emphasised the importance of adhering to regulations governing the sound levels emitted by vehicles as part of its eff orts to enhance public safety and preserve community tranquillity.

In a statement, the ministry noted that all cars and motorcycles are treated equally in the application of sound level regulations, without any distinction between categories.

Compliance is based on the actual measurement of sound levels using approved technical devices. It pointed out that the maximum permissible sound level must not exceed 79 decibels (dB), in accordance with the technical standards approved by the Qatar General Organisation for Standards and Metrology.

These standards take into account vehicle classification and type, and measurements are conducted using approved technical equipment, including handheld measuring devices and specialised radars for detecting sound levels as well as passing the technical inspection (Fahes).

The ministry aff irmed that highperformance (sports) vehicles are subject to the same approved sound regulations, and diff erences in the nature of their sound do not justify exceeding the specified limit.

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