Has anyone actually been pulled over and had their reg. document inspected by the police in the Tyrol? Noise limit was introduced in 2020. We're planning on riding though the area following some of the routes effected. All our bikes are in excess of the 95dB limit. My 1260 Multi (102dB), mates 996 with Termis (not sure what's on his reg. doc though, but it will likely attract attention from the police if they're present) and a S1000RR (98dB). From what I've read online, official Tyrolian website, getting pulled and asked for your reg doc will result in a €220 fine if the listed stationary number is over 95dB. Any experience of this appreciated. Or did those of you that have been there ride though without interference?
This, https://www.tirol.gv.at/verkehr/ver...uently-asked-questions-about-motorcycle-bans/, is short and sweet and to the point, if you have an OE, road legal exhaust but it’s over 95db out of the factory, go somewhere else. Oddly, if you have a side car fitted or you are riding a trike, the restrictions don’t apply. More importantly, I have not be able to find any feed back about the success (or failure) of the strategy, nor have I found any feed back on how diligent the Austrian traffic police are in enforcing the restriction. The most recent article I found is from 2023 but it infers the ban will continue in the coming years. One of our tour options this year was riding through Germany and Austria but with the negative press about the Tyrol, we are going back to Spain. Andy
I did get stopped - by some cows Picture taken 22 August 2022, so not sure if the laws were in force at that time. Enjoyed my time in Austria - my current Triumph has a 95db limit so it should be good for another visit this summer. It does not surprise me they are clamping down, so I would expect the Police to have the technology to enforce it, and be on the case during the busy summer months
Maybe they appreciated the silence during lock-down too much... Bloody fun sponges. It's been in effect since 2020. From what I've read it seems they're just stopping loud bikes and looking at the reg docs for the dB level. Maybe we should send my mate with the Termi equipped 996 on ahead as a decoy... Doubt if vehicle registrations are sufficiently linked up across Europe for them to run APNR. If it were then they would be issuing fines automatically. Probably coming in the future. Think that KTM SA 1290 is probably north of 95bB so heartening to hear that you had no bother. There's a map of the routes effected here. Restrictions apply from mid April to the end of October.
I’m sure the restrictions on motorcycles will continue. As for the ANPR, my experience is France. Around 15-20 radar traps I triggered last year and didn’t hear a peep from the authorities. Fairly sure that post Brexit DVLA can’t had pass on your details to EU countries.
Apologies if this is a daft question but how do they match/compare whats on your reg docs with whats actually coming out of your pipes?
Can’t be arsed to read all this, https://assets.publishing.service.g...lease-of-information-from-dvlas-registers.pdf but it is the document the Government/DVLA use to justify exchanging your details despite the inter agency agreement to exchange drivers’ data allegedly expiring when the UK left the EU. Andy
It has just occurred to me, the service provider you use to get to Europe, is also a source of your personal data and they are more likely to be more easily required to provide the information. Just a thought. Andy
Some of it will relate to the seriousness of the offence. If they really want your details they will be able to get them. Bear in mind its a two way thing. I believe Spain has access to the DVLA records under a separate agreement.
That will be this, https://assets.publishing.service.g...transfer,road safety related traffic offences. Another piece of the jigsaw drops into place Andy
Never discount the fact though that some EU countries may keep the offences on record and may well nab you (or your number plate) next time you enter the EU, especially with the new legislation on EU entry likely to come into force at some point this year. Most EU countries have much bigger police forces than the UK.
So what is the plan - to pass through Austria ? or to tour the country specifically ? I hope to pass through there again this year on the way to Brno.
Passing through on the way to the Dolomites. Did it in 2019, across roads mentioned, before the restrictions were imposed. Doesn't effect all of Austria, just certain routes in the Tyrol. On the planned trip we'll be riding from the border with Germany (top left) along the restricted route all the way to Imst (bottom right)... If there were alternative routes available without huge detours just to get around the restricted roads it wouldn't be so bad, as shame as it would essentially be a wasted day. Given the topography, if one were to detour, it would make for a very long and dull day. Makes me want to say f**k 'em, I'll take my holiday spending to more welcoming countries.
How about the Arlberg Tunnel ? That is a bit of a laugh anyway. Go in the Western end then exit the Eastern end and then just drop South.
Thanks for the suggestion, will have a look. Though not having yet found evidence, here or elsewhere, of anyone being stopped and fined, I'm sure some have been made examples of, we're probably going to take a chance and not try and draw attention to ourselves. It's about 40 miles of the 230 we'll be covering that day that'll be in the zone. The three of us had a chat this evening and agreed to accept the risk/challenge. With the possible exception of the Termi equipped 996 myself and the guy on the S1000RR are on std type approved factory bikes. We'll be laying the blame at the former for ruining it for the rest of us if we get clobbered by the rozzers The irony being that the 996 doesn't have a stationary or drive-by dB figure on the V5... Probably due to that not being a requirement back when it was first registered.
@Bumpkin That sounds like a plan. I just figured that if it was a new law then they might put a effort in to clamp down - like the Frenchies did with their speeding a few years ago, when thousands of extra speed guns were handed out. I passed through 3 speed gun speed traps in a single day in France at that time. Get you mate to flush out the police - Should be a good trip...
