A video of a speeding zooming pass was uploaded to Facebook, the sound of the exhaust sounded like an explosion.
“Omg how come this car exhaust so loud sia, scare die me, suddenly heard Boom Paw , VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI”
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Netizens were not pleased with and started sharing similar encounters on the internet
“There is one Audi sport car downstairs my block open space carpark also same like this. Everyday, he will heat up his car with the sudden explosive loud sound and scared my cats. Pity those who have baby sleeping as well. However, I think now he moved out already. Good riddance!?
“Yes, there’s seems to be some kind of craze to make such noises. At my place also got least one… When he drags the gears explosions like backfiring is heard. Wonder when LTA going to wake up to this, residents all awake liao!”
“Hate these noisy cars and motorbikes especially during night.”
Penalties
Any person who is convicted of an illegal modification can be fined up to $2,000 or jailed for up to three months, for the first offence. Repeat offenders can be fined up to $5,000 or jailed up to six months.