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ghurtado 3 days ago

Unless and until those noises that you mention are as annoying as those made by present time ICE vehicles, your point will remain irrelevant.

egypturnash 3 days ago | parent [-]

From the link:

These backup warning systems operate at approximately 1,000 Hz, producing sound levels between 97 and 112 decibels.

Santa Monica’s municipal code adds another layer of complexity, prescribing exterior noise limits of approximately 50 decibels during the day and 40 decibels at night.

The continuous operation—with vehicles reversing dozens of times hourly, including during late-night hours—continues to challenge community peace.

So, constant car screaming BACKUP BACKUP BACKUP I'M BACKING UP HERE right outside your residential window. Kinda sucks. A whole lot.

Workaccount2 3 days ago | parent [-]

Ironically the car is virtually purpose built to not run over people, and likewise has an extensive sensor suite to detect people around it.

I suppose regulations don't care if you can see no one is behind you.