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Motorcyclists got a free ride Saturday as city police offered a day of amnesty for noisy bikes.

Riders pulling into the parking lot of NAIT’s south campus on Gateway Blvd. had the opportunity to have recently-trained members of the traffic division test the noise levels of their motorcycles. Those who exceeded the legal limit were given that information, but no ticket.

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Generally, fines for having a motorcycle that’s too loud range from $250 to $500.

Ariell Laszchuk, 28, who has ridden a motorbike since she was 17, discovered her 2000 Kawasaki Ninja was too loud, according to a decibel meter on site for the afternoon.

Her four-cylinder, which was outfitted with aftermarket upgrades when she bought it, registered 101 decibels when revved up. 100 is the legal limit. Laszchuk said she would consider making changes to the rose-gold bike to reduce its noise.

“It’s up to you, but if you get stopped in future, you’ll likely get a ticket,” said Const. Jeff Knull.