High Tatras Municipality Battles Noise from Motorcycles as Mayor Calls Situation Unbearable

The High Tatras municipality is taking action against excessive motorcycle noise that has reached what the mayor describes as an unbearable level. The city is preparing noise measurements and developing legislative proposals to address the problem. The High Tatras, Slovakia's premier mountain resort region and home to the country's highest peaks, attracts large numbers of tourists and motorcycle enthusiasts, particularly during warmer months. The municipality's response suggests the noise from motorcycles has become a significant quality-of-life issue for residents and potentially affects the area's appeal as a tourist destination.