Silencers defening effects

Louder noise can cause attacks of stress, fatigue, depression, anxiety and hysteria in both humans and animals. 

Noise above 45 decibels (dB) stops you from falling asleep or sleeping properly. Loud noise can have latent effects on our behaviour, causing aggressive behaviour and irritability.

Noise may affect people's ability to focus, which can lead to low performance over time. It is also bad for memory, making it hard to study. Interestingly, our ears need more than 16 hours' rest to make up for two hours of exposure to 100 dB. 

The blaring and irregular sounds of modified motorbike silencers have become a common nuisance on city roads, often leaving commuters irritated and distracted. While these loud noises are often brushed off as a style statement among college-going youth, authorities warn that such modifications are not only illegal but also hazardous to public safety and the environment.

Motorbikes from the same manufacturer often sound drastically different—largely due to the widespread trend of replacing standard silencers with modified, high-decibel versions. Many young riders install these alterations, along with pressure horns, to create louder noise, unknowingly violating traffic laws.

Officials emphasize that modifying a motorcycle’s silencer constitutes a serious breach of traffic regulations and can result in penalties. The use of pressure horns and modified silencers that emit sound levels above 80 decibels is punishable under Section 190(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act. Offenders may face fines of up to Rs 10,000 and imprisonment for up to six months.

Aside from legal consequences, such modifications significantly contribute to noise and air pollution, posing severe health risks to individuals and the broader community. Experts warn that sudden high-decibel sounds can distract commuters, especially on busy roads, increasing the risk of accidents and loss of vehicle control.

As part of its commitment to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and the Mission LiFE campaign, the Rachakonda Police Commissionerate has launched a stringent crackdown on illegally modified silencers. During recent special enforcement drives, authorities registered 2,325 cases and confiscated 1,297 modified silencers, which were subsequently destroyed.

Following Rachakonda’s lead, Hyderabad City and Cyberabad Commissionerates have announced plans to conduct similar operations aimed at curbing noise pollution and enhancing road safety.

Law enforcement agencies have also issued warnings to workshop owners and dealers, cautioning them against engaging in the illegal sale or installation of modified silencers.

Citizens are urged to report violations and cooperate with ongoing efforts to maintain cleaner air and safer roads across the city.