37JExcessive noise, smoke, &c., from vehicles

### 37J Excessive noise, smoke, &c., from vehicles > [*\[Section 37J Inserted by No. 29 of 2004, s. 9, Applied:23 Sep 2004\]*](/view/html/inforce/2004-09-23/act-2004-029#GS9@EN) > > > (1)  A person must not, unless otherwise authorised under this or any other Act, operate or control a vehicle in a public place – > > > > > > (a) in a manner that makes or emits unnecessary and unreasonable noise; or > > > > > > > (b) [*\[Section 37J Subsection (1) amended by No. 15 of 2014, s. 27, Applied:19 Dec 2014\]*](/view/html/inforce/2014-12-19/act-2014-015#GS27@EN) in an unnecessary execution of speed, acceleration or sustained loss of traction; or > > > > > > > (c) in a race against another vehicle. > > > > Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months, or both. > > > (2)  A court that convicts a person of an offence under [subsection (1)](#GS37J@Gs1@EN) may, in addition to the penalty specified in that subsection, disqualify the person from driving for a period not exceeding 2 years. > > > (3)  When a court imposes a disqualification from driving under this section, it must suspend or cancel any Australian driver licence held by the person on whom the disqualification is imposed as required by [section 17 of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1999-070#GS17@EN) [Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1999-070) .