Noise detection cameras
Request that Rhodes be considered for future acoustic camera trials and deployment at identified night-time vehicle-noise hotspots.
Rhodes, NSW 2138 / community action
LET CHILDREN SLEEP.
LET RHODES REST.
Excessive night-time vehicle noise can wake babies, interrupt family sleep and disturb entire neighbourhoods. Help us request practical, evidence-based enforcement.
Independent community initiative · No government affiliation
SHORELINE DRIVE · RHODES NSW
ILLUSTRATIVE PHOTOGRAPHS · VEHICLES AND BABY DO NOT DEPICT VERIFIED RHODES INCIDENTS.
QUIET NIGHTS
01 / Why this matters
A peaceful home should not be a luxury.
Loud motorcycles, modified exhausts and unnecessary revving can create sudden bursts of noise on residential streets. When this happens late at night, it can disrupt sleep, affect family routines and leave parents struggling to settle young children back to rest.
02 / What we are asking for
Technology, accountability and a practical path forward.
We are calling for a measured response that uses reliable technology, clear legal standards and appropriate safeguards.
Verified, lawful penalties
Investigate clear standards and validated evidence that could support enforceable infringements, with privacy and review safeguards.
Accessible public reporting
Explore a practical way for residents to submit vehicle details and supporting evidence for review by the responsible authorities.
03 / Take action today
REPORT NOISY VEHICLES IN RHODES.
Heard an excessively loud exhaust or motorcycle on Shoreline Drive? You can report suspected noisy vehicle exhausts directly to the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Your report is separate from this community petition.
YOUR STREET.
YOUR VOICE.
YOUR VOICE.
WHAT TO RECORD BEFORE REPORTING
Noise type *
Exhaust/muffler, engine revving, idling, loud music, car alarm or other.
Exhaust/muffler, engine revving, idling, loud music, car alarm or other.
Your contact details *
First name, last name and contact phone number. EPA does not accept anonymous reports.
First name, last name and contact phone number. EPA does not accept anonymous reports.
Number plate *
Registration state (e.g. NSW) and vehicle registration number.
Registration state (e.g. NSW) and vehicle registration number.
Vehicle details *
Vehicle type (car, truck, motorcycle, trailer or bus), make and colour. Body shape if known.
Vehicle type (car, truck, motorcycle, trailer or bus), make and colour. Body shape if known.
Date and time *
Date of observation and time (hour, minute and AM/PM). Report within 14 days.
Date of observation and time (hour, minute and AM/PM). Report within 14 days.
Suburb and location *
Suburb (e.g. Rhodes), street and precise location or nearby intersection.
Suburb (e.g. Rhodes), street and precise location or nearby intersection.
Optional information
Email address, additional factual details, and EPA service-related contact consent.
Email address, additional factual details, and EPA service-related contact consent.
Complete official form
Enter your details on the EPA website, complete CAPTCHA and press Submit.
Enter your details on the EPA website, complete CAPTCHA and press Submit.
* Required information in the EPA form reference. Only record details when safe. Do not chase vehicles or use your phone while driving. The EPA form may change; follow its current instructions.
OFFICIAL NSW GOVERNMENT REPORTING
MAKE YOUR REPORT DIRECTLY TO NSW EPA.
Use the official reporting service for suspected excessive exhaust noise. This website does not collect number plates, footage or complaint submissions.
KNOW THE RULES
VEHICLE NOISE OFFENCES & POSSIBLE PENALTIES
NSW already has rules covering unnecessary engine noise and excessively noisy exhausts. These are examples of enforcement options that may be relevant to Shoreline Drive — a loud vehicle alone does not prove an offence.
UNNECESSARY ENGINE NOISE
$434
Potentially relevant to deliberate, unnecessary engine revving. The published penalty also includes 3 demerit points. Evidence of the conduct is needed.
EXCESSIVE EXHAUST NOISE
$300–$1,200
Published individual penalty tiers depend on how far a vehicle exceeds its applicable exhaust noise limit: under 5 dB, 5–14 dB, or 15 dB and above. A compliant assessment is required.
DEFECTIVE OR NON-COMPLIANT EXHAUST
DEFECT NOTICE
Authorities may require inspection or rectification of a defective or non-compliant exhaust system. The outcome depends on the inspection and relevant requirements.
Why our petition matters: Existing offences do not necessarily mean they are consistently detected or enforced. We are calling for more effective night-time monitoring, lawful enforcement and transparent reporting. Penalties are indicative and may change; actual action depends on the offence, evidence and current law. Noise cameras cannot automatically issue fines without an appropriate legal and evidentiary framework. Source: NSW EPA — Managing motor vehicle noise ↗
IMPORTANT: This is an independent community guide, not an official EPA reporting portal. A report does not guarantee a fine or enforcement action. The vehicle and street images on this site are illustrative, not evidence of a particular incident. NSW EPA vehicle-noise information ↗
04 / Add your voice
Help us take this to NSW Parliament.
We are identifying volunteers who may be nominated as the first supporters of a proposed NSW Legislative Assembly ePetition. Registering your details here helps the organiser prepare the official application.
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Register your interestEnter your title, first name, last name and email.
2
We prepare the official requestThe organiser may enter your details into the NSW Parliament ePetition application.
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Confirm through ParliamentIf you are nominated, any official confirmation or signature occurs separately through NSW Parliament.
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