Taoyuan City, Taiwan — January 18, 2026
The Daxi Precinct of the Taoyuan City Police Department conducted a joint inspection operation on Saturday morning along Section 2 of Fuxing Road in Daxi District, in coordination with the Environmental Protection Bureau and motor vehicle authorities. The operation targeted illegally modified exhaust systems and vehicles causing excessive noise in the community.
During the inspection, a white Mercedes-Benz sports car driven by a 41-year-old man surnamed Chung caught the attention of officers due to its extremely loud exhaust sound. Using a decibel meter, authorities measured the vehicle’s noise output at 123 decibels, far exceeding the legal limit of 45 decibels. The driver was immediately issued a NT$3,600 fine.
Police reported that the joint operation stopped dozens of cars and motorcycles throughout the morning. A total of two vehicles were cited for illegal modifications, amounting to NT$7,200 in combined fines.
The white Mercedes-Benz was notably the first vehicle stopped during the operation. Officers stated that the sharp, piercing exhaust noise was impossible to ignore, prompting them to conduct an on-the-spot noise assessment. Despite being a high-end vehicle with an estimated market value of NT$3 million, it did not escape the penalties imposed under local noise control laws.
Daxi Precinct Chief Hsu Chang-Che emphasized that noisy, illegally modified vehicles are a significant disturbance to residents and can pose risks to road safety. He noted that the precinct has already recorded 761 speeding violations so far this year and will continue strengthening coordinated enforcement efforts with environmental and regulatory agencies.
The police urge motorists to follow regulations and avoid modifying exhaust systems or creating excessive noise that disrupts public peace. Authorities also stated that joint inspections will continue unannounced, and violators will be cited accordingly.