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Legal noise limits for on and off-road vehicles, and what to do if you're affected by road, rail or aircraft noise
There are limits to the amount of noise that vehicles can make on public…
There’s no legal limit to road noise, although noise levels might be taken…
There are no legal limits to noise from existing railways. If you think…
Noise is regulated to some extent at all UK airports. This can include…
There are strategic noise maps for England provided by the Department for…
The rules that apply to the manufacture, sale and fitting of catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters.
Guidance on interpretation of The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024.
Survey and certification requirements with reference to air pollution from ships and clarification of the term important repair.
This MGN provides guidance on the SOx requirements under the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships Regulations, as amended for ships in UK ports, with regards to fuel changeover and “hotelling”.
Guidance for ships on the requirements of the merchant shipping (prevention of air Pollution from ships) regulations 2008, as amended.
This Marine Guidance Note provides clarification concerning the applicable engine standards for vessels operating on inland waterways.
Wheel bearing, wheel and tyre, and suspension (including springs, shock absorbers, and suspension arms and joints) rules and inspection for motorcycle MOT tests.
Audible warning (horn) rules and inspection for motorcycle MOT tests.
Noise, exhaust emissions, engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) (sometimes called an engine management light or 'EML'), and fluid leak rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
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