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Re: Snow Removal and Air Horns - Disturbing the Peace?

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Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 23:21
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<angry@montreal.muc> wrote in message
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> This morning I was awoken at 6:20 AM by the honking/sirens of tow
> trucks preceding snow removal.  They passed twice, making an
> incredible noise for 5 to 10 minutes each time.  I can hear them
> approaching from at least a block away.
>
> I guess today I was lucky, because these trucks have passed before
> blasting their horns at 1:30 AM and 2:00 AM, which is totally
> unacceptable.

Having lived downtown for a few years, I know exactly how you feel.
I don't think there's much you could do except complain to city hall and
maybe even calling the cops...<shrug>

One idea that had come to mind while trying to get back to sleep is to
fill a tupperware with some bright pink paint and take careful aim at one
of the trucks from your balcony or window... <grin>    Too bad I've never
had the guts to try it :)
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