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New noise restrictions for motor vehicles begin next month in response to the cacophony of roaring vehicles.

City of Toronto spokesman Tammy Robbinson said new rules come into effect Oct. 1 based on more “objective, measurable criteria such as decibel limits and includes time restrictions for some types of noise.”

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Toronto City Council approved amendments to the Noise By-law in April to make it easier to understand and enforce.

Bylaw enforcement officers will use specialized sound monitors to measure noise, which cannot exceed 92 dB(A) from the exhaust outlet as measured at 50 cm.

Unnecessary horns, engine revving and tire squealing is also not permitted.

Noise from vehicle repairs, rebuilding, modifying or testing will not be permitted from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. weekdays, and disallowed from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.

“We will continue to monitor and look at best practices and new technology moving forward,” Robbinson said.