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If the exhaust silencer on your motorcycle is in poor condition, are you permitted to ride?

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No, neither outside nor within built-up areas.

Under the Traffic Regulations, all motor vehicles must comply with the requirements on the emission of smoke, polluting gases, and noise pollution. For this reason, it is prohibited to ride without an exhaust silencer or with one in poor condition, on roads both outside and within built-up areas, as this can cause noise pollution.

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  • No, neither outside nor within built-up areas.

  • Yes, but only outside built-up areas, because that way other road users aren't disturbed.

  • Yes, but the fault must be repaired before the next ITV (roadworthiness test).

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