Bikers muffling their mufflers

Myrtle Beach authorities say motorcyclists will need to muffle their mufflers during the fall rally that kicks off later this week.
   
Authorities say the rally will serve as a rehearsal for the anti-noise ordinance passed last week. It was among 15 laws the City Council passed to clamp down on beach motorcycle rallies.
   
City Manager Tom Leath told The Sun News of Myrtle Beach that only the noise ordinance will affect the rally set for Wednesday through Sunday, known as The Pilgrimage. It’s smaller than the two May rallies which attract hundreds of thousands of visitors.
   
Leath said the city will use this rally to educate bikers about the new expectations. He said police officers can also work out the logistics of traffic checkpoints and sound measuring meters.