Legal Assistance for Noise Pollution

Questioner

We are very bothered by the clearly excessive noise caused by a large number of public transport buses that pass by us. Complaining to the bus company has no effect. The municipality indicates that it has no role in this Isn't it true that the municipality does have a role to play in noise pollution? If so, where can I find legal support for this? Can I refer to the Noise Abatement Act 1979? Is this also about a company? I hope you can give me clarity on this

Lawyer

Noise pollution from road traffic is a difficult matter in legal terms, which also involves a lot of (measurement) technical knowledge. I can initially refer you to the infomil website for general information: https://www.infomil.nl/onderwerpen/sound/regulation/wet-soundhinder/wegverkeerslawaai/ . However, if it is established that noise standards are exceeded, then you do have a good handle to request the government body responsible for the road to take measures to bring the noise pollution within the maximum standard. How this is done is a matter for the government.