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INTERIM noise limits will bring in an 88 dB(A) limit on lorries built after April 1,1983.
The limits, which are in line with standards agreed within the European Community, are being instituted in advance of an action the Government takes on its proposals for an 80 dB(A) limit.
All lorries built on or after April 1, 1983, and first used on or after October 1, 1983, will be affected by the new limits. Those over 12 tonnes and 200hp are having their limit reduced from 89 to 88 dB(A).
For lorries of up to 3.5 tonnes, the limit is being reduced from 85 to 81 dB(A), and for those of 3.5 to 12 tonnes, it has been lessened from 89 to 86 dB(A).
Such vehicles as airport crash tenders and some agricultural tractors which rarely travel on roads are being exempted, as they make little contribution to general noise levels.