Restrict sale of devices intentionally emitting disturbing high frequency sounds

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

There has been a rise in popularity of high frequency sensors designed to deter wildlife from private property. Unfortunately these sensors emit sound at ranges still audible to people in their 20s, and many are very sensitive to it, experiencing pain walking down a street, or even disturbing sleep

Require that devices that intentionally create high frequency noise to deter pests, only use frequencies above that which is audible to young adults, children and babies. I am 25 and can still hear the neighbours sensors when they are gardening, and others who are more sensitive to it than myself find them painful to be around, and many users place these sensors in areas where they can be triggered by people using the pavement.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We understand that you want to see restrictions on devices that emit high-pitched noises, but we're not sure what frequencies you want devices to be banned from emitting.

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.

Timeline

23 Mar 2023	Petition opened for signatures
27 Mar 2023	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 27 Mar 2023

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