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Story summary
- Noise cameras are expanding in American cities to monitor vehicle noise and automatically issue tickets when decibel limits are exceeded.
- New York City has issued over 1,600 noise violations since 2021, with repeat offenders facing fines up to $2,500.
- Newport and Providence are adopting similar measures, while Connecticut and California are implementing legislation.
- The technology is spreading rapidly across cities, often without drivers' awareness.
