Noisy Vehicle Report

Residents in Barangaroo, Dawes Point, Millers Point and Walsh Bay frequently experience unbearable noise disturbances between late evening and early morning, especially on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Hooning activities, including racing and revving loudly, have become a recurring problem. Many affected residents have reported that the disturbance travels even to high-rise apartments, impacting sleep patterns, mental well-being, and overall quality of life.

Beyond noise, hooning also presents a serious public safety and health risk. Reckless driving and street racing endanger pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users. At the same time, ongoing exposure to high noise levels is proven to increase stress, disturb sleep cycles, and contribute to long-term health problems such as anxiety, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Families and residents should not have to fear for their safety or their health in their own neighbourhood.

While we understand that current enforcement policies encourage reporting vehicle licence plates, this approach is impractical for residents who are affected during late-night hours. The disturbance often occurs suddenly and fleetingly, making it extremely difficult to record accurate details of the offenders. This logistical challenge leaves our community without an effective means to address the issue.

Given the severity of the problem, we are seeking the EPA's assistance in enforcing noise regulations and mitigating this problem for the long term.