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What, if any, are the decibel limits for a stationary Motorcycle being operated in New Zealand?

Answered Question 18167 (2026)
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Asked by

Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

Question

  • What, if any, are the decibel limits for a stationary Motorcycle being operated in New Zealand?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to NZTA's website for the legal noise limits of motorcycles: https://nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/warrants-and-certificates/warrant-of-fitness/noise-tests-for-exhausts