I doubt the punishment for illegal exhaust will be preventative. We'll probably need stronger legislation to go after those who disturb the peace in New Haven (i. e. Dirt bikes, car stereos, etc.). These people should receive heavy fines and have the devices that cause noise pollution be deemed illegal by new legislation and thus be confiscated immediately with no possibility of return. We can't keep giving them a slap on the wrist. And that's not up to the police to write the laws. Their hands are tied, especially given the 'no-chase' policy.

The current laws have to be enforced and new ones must be passed.

If you know where dirt bikes, quads and ATVs are garaged, report it to the New Haven Police Criminal Intel Unit. The officer in charge is:

Sergeant Karl Jacobson
New Haven Police Department
Criminal Intel Unit/Narcotics
One Union Ave, New Haven CT
phone: (203) 946-6098
Fax: (203) 946-6293
e-mail: kjacobson@newhavenct.net

He will respond to emails and calls. If you report a known ATV or dirt bike location to him, he will investigate and confiscate the machines.

Please report any future concerns directly through the NHPD non-emergency line at (203)946-6316. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.