Loud motorcycles at night disturb Zagreb residents, with little hope for solutions

Loud motorcycles roaring through Zagreb's streets late at night are causing significant distress for residents, who describe the noise as disruptive and above legal limits. Many are struggling to sleep, with some reporting that the disturbances wake up entire households, including infants, forcing them to restart bedtime routines.

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The whole apartment woke up, I can only imagine what it's like for families with a baby. They are woken up and have to put the child back to sleep again because of some idiot's whim.

The issue has led to frustration and a sense of helplessness among citizens. One Reddit user shared their experience of repeatedly calling the police and reporting the problem, only to find it ineffective. They suggested drastic measures such as installing triple-glazed windows or even a bunker to mitigate the noise, likening the sound to that of fighter jets passing overhead.

Others have lived with the problem for over two years and see little hope for improvement through official channels. One suggestion was to email the police department regularly, while another proposed the installation of cameras as a potential, albeit controversial, solution to curb the nuisance caused by a minority of riders.

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Same problem and unfortunately no way. Called the police, reported... A waste of energy. In the end, I installed triple windows. And it's better. But that noise of over 100 decibels would only be stopped by a bunker.

Even some motorcyclists are critical of the excessive noise, identifying riders who repeatedly rev their engines on the same streets as 'posers.' They lament the lack of a solution, suggesting that the problem stems from riders seeking attention rather than enjoying their motorcycles responsibly. The overall sentiment among affected residents is one of exasperation, with many feeling that the noise levels are unbearable and that official channels are failing to address the issue.

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I, who ride a motorcycle, get annoyed by such people, especially those who, when you sit down for coffee somewhere, you see them passing down the same street for the fifth time and revving their engines so everyone notices them.