Are traffic officers allowed to immobilize a vehicle if it emits noise exceeding the regulatory levels?

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Yes, the Law on Traffic, Motor Vehicle Circulation, and Road Safety empowers authority agents to immobilize the vehicle when it exceeds the regulatory permitted levels of gases, smoke, or noise. Immobilization is justified because: Cessation of the offense: The goal is not just to sanction (fine), but to prevent the vehicle from continuing to drive while causing nuisance and noise pollution. Technical deficiencies: Often, excessive noise indicates a serious technical alteration (such as driving with an 'open exhaust' or without a muffler) that must be repaired before driving again. Therefore, the answer suggesting that they 'can only fine you' is incorrect, as the regulations provide for immobilization as a precautionary measure.

Are traffic officers allowed to immobilize a vehicle if it emits noise exceeding the regulatory levels?

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