Insp. Brent Secondiak speaks to reporters following Wednesday's meeting. (Eli J. Ridder/CHAT News)

By Eli J. Ridder | @EliRidder

Medicine Hat bylaw officers granted loud car enforcement powers

Apr 18, 2024 | 9:30 AM

Medicine Hat’s bylaw officers are now able to pull over vehicles that are too loud, the police commission heard on Wednesday.

It’s common to hear cars with modified exhaust systems on city roads, particularly in the spring.

However, there are only so many police officers and many of them are tasked with responding to other crimes.

Bylaw officers, who do not carry firearms and use police cruisers labelled with “municipal enforcement”, proposed getting the proper training to carry out traffic stops and to give tickets out for loud cars.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Nominations open for annual honorary Medicine Hat College degree

6h ago

IN THE COMMUNITY

Medicine Hat seeks new outdoor rink volunteers after closure complaints

Jan 13, 2025

CITY HALL

City of Medicine Hat now accepting proposals to repurpose sea cans

Jan 13, 2025

The proposal got approved, bylaw officers received training and are now on the lookout.

Insp. Brent Secondiak told reporters after the meeting Wednesday he hopes it’s an effective way to address Hatters concerned by the loud noises.

“We know that this is an issue in the community, we’ve seen it many times,” Secondiak said.

“We’re hoping this is effective.”