Report vehicle noise

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Is the noise caused by a vehicle on the road? *
1. Yes
2. No
Yes answer
1. Noise from vehicles on the road are investigated and enforced by Norfolk Police.
  
  It’s illegal to modify the exhaust system to make a vehicle noisier after it has been ‘type approved’. The police can also take action if a vehicle’s silencer doesn’t work in the way it was designed or if someone is driving in a way that creates too much noise.
  
  If you are able to take the registration number, make and model of the vehicle you can report it to the police using their online form
Is the noise caused by vehicles entering and exiting property? *
1. Yes
2. No
Yes answer
1. Entering and exiting property, even at unsociable hours is not deemed as unreasonable, therefore we are not able to investigate further.
  
  If you believe a vehicle is being driven in a way that creates too much noise on the highway and you are able to take the registration number, make and model of the vehicle you can report it to the police using their online form
Is the noise caused by deliveries, car revving, idling or vehicle repairs taking place on private land? *
For example. In a driveway, business premises, garage, car park or someone's garden
1. Yes
2. No
Is the noise occurring for prolonged periods and/or at unsocial times?*
1. Yes
2. No
No answer
1. We will only investigate noise if it is excessive and unreasonable
Is this a recurring issue?*
1. Yes
2. No
No answer
1. Please note that we are unable to investigate one-off or occasional issues
Is the noise affecting you in your home or garden? *
1. Yes
2. No
No answer
1. Please note that we are unable to investigate complaints that don’t affect you at your property

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