The Metro: The push to quiet cars in the Motor City
Sam Corey, The Metro July 22, 2026State Rep. Natalie Price joins The Metro to discuss a bill to limit how much noise a motorized vehicle can make.
Natalie Price is a state representative for the 6th district, which includes Berkley, Huntington Woods and Birmingham.
The sound of music and engines is synonymous with summer in metro Detroit. But that noise, specifically the kind generated by modified cars, has been aggravating some people.
Residents near Woodward have been complaining about cars being too loud, which has prompted legislators to push for a crackdown on motorists. So, what’s in their legislation? And, could it hurt car culture in the Motor City?
Natalie Price is a Democratic state representative. Her district includes Berkley, Huntington Woods and Birmingham. She spoke with The Metro‘s Robyn Vincent.
Hear the full conversation using the media player above.
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Sam Corey is a producer for 101.9 WDET, which includes finding and preparing interesting stories for the daily news, arts and culture program, The Metro. Sam joined WDET after a year and a half at The Union, a small newspaper in California, and stints at a variety of local Michigan outlets, including WUOM and the Metro Times. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Chicago. -



