I won’t be popular for this, but “Loud Pipes Saves Lives” is a theory, not a proven fact. I’m sure many readers will provide examples of how they reckon a loud motorcycle exhaust saved their lives.

WATERVILLE — City police are cracking down on drivers of vehicles whose mufflers or exhaust systems produce excessive noise. That commotion can wake people in the middle of the night, startle ...

For years, the phrase "loud pipes save lives" has echoed through the motorcycle community. The idea is simple: A loud exhaust ensures that other drivers hear you, preventing accidents caused by ...

Steve Smith, and others, make room, please, you have at least one more person who agrees with you in your objections to the Harley-Davidson riders’ rally coming to our mountain burg for the July 4 ...

Q: Since car drivers often don’t notice motorcycles, bikers tend to put on loud mufflers so that they can be heard on a freeway. They claim it’s effective. In fact, a motorcycle safety instructor I ...

PORTSMOUTH — Motorcyclists in Portsmouth this summer should be mindful of whether their bikes adhere to state decibel laws because, "We're going to be paying attention and we have the equipment to ...

Question: My question concerns noisy motorcycles. It is a great irritation to me when I hear loud motorcycles on the streets or the highway. I believe that most cities have noise ordinances. Why ...

Living in a beautiful beach town like Santa Monica has many advantages: abundant sunshine, miles of beautiful beaches, and a progressive city government. But being an attractive city to visit means ...