Isn't it sadistic to *require* cars to make noise?

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I just read that electric ones would be required to... by law... I suppose I've assumed that fuelled ones are naturally noisy, although I suspect manufacturers also added some element of deliberate noise, but now electric ones, that presumably are naturally quiet, would be legislated against... like every law designed to break the mind, and then more law to react against a broken mind's outlash, why not... this, along the same veins as that genius siren that can be heard by all, outside and inside, from some mile away... just because people are presumably too preoccupied texting while driving and can't possibly be expected to see a headlight trying to get their attention or something, and so hundreds need to be disturbed to get the attention of one... and of course, who never heard of that greatest of car, the modified engine of the idiot whose sole interpretation of such is 'macho'? And for said 'impression' hundreds also need to be disturbed... but no, not because anyone might be injured or worse, at least an ambulance's purpose, no... a modified engine that creates ten times or so the amount of noise of a normal car, all because... they have a small penis. People overcompensate so much... but no, the worst thing is that never is this legislated against, when it's purely disruptive, by intention and effect, with no positive outcomes whatsoever, but why would they when they'd legislate *for* noisy electric vehicles, eh?

I hate people...

I just read about this also, in the UK. They are talking of requiring electric cars to make a noise when travelling below 12mph, I think. The logic is that when the car is travelling very slowly, such as in a car park, it can be inaudible because there is essentially no rolling noise of tyres on tarmac, and thus it presents a hazard to blind people. That seems to be a good reason for requiring them to make a small noise.

What worries me is that the law, or the manufacturers, may be tempted to "play it safe" and have the car make an unnecessarily loud noise. I am thinking of those dreadful reversing warning beepers on commercial vehicles and on construction vehicles, which can sometimes be heard from many blocks away.

But if done sensibly, it would seem to be justifiable for the sake of blind people.

From what I understand, this is based on a history of accidents caused by electric cars not being noticed because they are very quiet (and headlights aren't always in use or noticable). But sure, it's just as likely that the real reason is penises.

Imagine trying to walk (or cycle) along a country lane with frequent [silent] electric cars passing you at 40mph!

You'd be scared out of you wits.

The first you'd know about it was when it whooshed past two feet away from you.

It's for blind people. Unfortunately a lot of things that have helped the blind have the unintended consequence of making life worse for Autistic people. Just like the busses and trains here having to loudly announce every bloody stop and various other things. I miss the days when the busses and trains were more peaceful (I do understand how it helps the blind though)

Then again, with advances in technology couldn't the cars be designed to just play the engine noise when there's people close by on the curb? Or blind people could wear an ear piece that the car noises came through, same with bus/train announcements.

The powers that be probably don't care enough about peace and quiet to make the effort though.

Sounds like a great idea to me. I wouldn't like to be flattened by a car I didn't hear coming.

How is it legally required when there is always someone without a muffler naturalplastic?

I don't think they're proposing it has to make a really loud noise, just a normal car sound so that people can hear it approaching. I think I'm of the opinion I'd rather that than get run over by a car I didn't hear coming. I have enough trouble crossing roads etc as it is.