Kirkland enacting pilot program to crack down on illegal vehicle noise

After getting a whole host of complaints from residents tired of what may to some sound like “The Fast and the Furious” reenactments on their streets, the City of Kirkland is starting a unique pilot program to crack down on illegal street racing — and the noise associated with it.

The pilot project, which is the first of its kind in the state, will see cameras placed at two intersections to detect exceptionally loud cars. Kirkland Police Chief Cherie Harris said the cameras will function similarly to school zone cameras, except they will seek out sound, not speed.

“We have partnered with Cithaeron, a local company, to see if

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