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Electric Vehicle Driver Cited Over Noise Dispute in Minnesota

9/7/2025

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Mike drove a Dodge Charger EV in Stillwater, Minnesota, and received citations for alleged loud exhaust noise.
He asserts the noise originated from another vehicle while his car was in Auto Mode to reduce sound.
The officer cited him for "public nuisance," citing prior warnings for a previous gas vehicle.
Mike has not yet received a court date, raising concerns about noise ordinance enforcement for electric vehicles.
This incident underscores tensions between noise regulations and the nature of electric vehicles.

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Mike drove a Dodge Charger EV in Stillwater, Minnesota, and received citations for alleged loud exhaust noise.
He asserts the noise originated from another vehicle while his car was in Auto Mode to reduce sound.
The officer cited him for "public nuisance," citing prior warnings for a previous gas vehicle.
Mike has not yet received a court date, raising concerns about noise ordinance enforcement for electric vehicles.
This incident underscores tensions between noise regulations and the nature of electric vehicles.