In the region, 55% of mopeds tested failed their ITV (equivalent of the MoT in England) because of excess noise. The other main causes of failure were poor lighting and excess speed.
No surprise there then. It is common practice to remove the baffles from the exhaust to create a more "sporty" sound and to tamper with the carburettor to remove the restriction on speed.
As I have said before, Spaniards are inherently noisy people. Their love of fireworks amply illustrates my point. Even when they are speaking, they are noisy. A normal discussion between two people sounds more like an argument to our English ears.
As for the children! On Sunday there was some sort of party next door to us in the early afternoon. The children there were screaming and shouting at the tops of their voices; the parents seemingly oblivious to the row they were making. When they left, another party ensued next door but one. The children at that party were being encouraged by the father whose voice you could just about make out above the screaming children. I expect the children all slept well that night.
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