An Edmonton man is celebrating after his $250-ticket for having a noisy motorcycle was thrown out by a judge Thursday.
"This sets a precedent," said University of Alberta student Stuart Young.
Young was slapped with the fine on July 8th, just one week after the city implemented its new bike noise bylaw.
Police had found the student's bike to be four decibels over the limit. But a judge questioned the ticket, saying he could not be certain police followed proper testing standards.
Young says there were some distractions going on when the incident happened.
"There was also a speed trap so there was also cars being pulled over as well," he said.
He now believes this win could lead to the overturn of more than 100 tickets issued last year.
"I can't say that every ticket now gets automatically thrown out, but now everyone has an avenue," he said.
And some councillors agree.
"I wasn't in favour of the bylaw to start with and one of my concerns was that it would be virtually impossible to enforce," said City Coun. Tony Caterina.
But police say they just need a bit of time.
"We'll grow and adapt and if there are any issues, we'll address them. But our 2011 Excessive Noise Program is going to roll out much as it did last year," said Const. Eric Theuser, who oversees the program.
The officer in charge of the Excessive Noise Program says police were properly prepared before the bylaw came into effect.
About 35 EPS members received a full day of training.
CTV News was told police officials are meeting with the bylaw department on Friday to discuss the recent ruling. The purpose of their meeting will be to decide if any changes need to be made before bikers are back out on the road.
With files from Jessica Earle
