TECHNOLOGY, SOCIETY AND THE FUNCTIONS OF TRAFFIC NOISE LAWS

Both the statutory regulations and the common law relating to traffic noise are examined from a functional perspective. Something of the capacity of the law to address modern tensions between technological developments and the "quality of life" is revealed. In tracing the responses of the legal process to the problem of traffic noise not only the predominant values and interests which influence the content and enforcement of the law are identified, but also the institutional limitations of the applicable law, which are demonstrated by the problem of traffic noise. Both the content and practical problems of enforcement of the relevant legislation are examined, drawing on the Victorian experience. (TRRL)

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  University of New South Wales

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• Authors:
  • Arup, C
• Publication Date: 1981

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 29-54
• Serial:
  • University of New South Wales Law Journal
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: University of New South Wales
  • ISSN: 0313-0096

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Institutional issues; Law enforcement; Legislation; Sound; Technology; Traffic; Traffic law enforcement; Traffic noise; Ultimate load design; Urban areas
• Geographic Terms: Australia
• Old TRIS Terms: Limits
• ITRD Terms: 8006: Australia; 1534: Enforcement (law); 1556: Legislation; 6748: Sound; 3855: Technology; 755: Traffic; 313: Urban area
• Subject Areas: Highways; Law; Operations and Traffic Management; Security and Emergencies; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00379080
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ITRD, TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Dec 30 1983 12:00AM