The city of Fukuoka is moving forward with plans to tighten regulations on ad trucks, often deemed a source of noise pollution in urban areas. Citing a desire to improve living conditions for residents, authorities have responded to a surge in complaints against the loud, mobile advertisements. The specifics of the proposed changes have not been released yet but are expected to be substantive.

In Japan, ad trucks, also known as propaganda vehicles, are often used for political campaigning, commercial promotions, and more. While they are a common sight in urban areas of Japan, they have been a source of noise pollution controversy. As such, the actions of Fukuoka City reflect a growing public desire for stricter control over noise pollution in urban environments.

In the US and EU, noise pollution laws are typically under local jurisdiction, similar to Japan. However, regulations can vary widely between different cities and regions. While mobile advertising vehicles also exist in these regions, they aren't as common or controversial as in Japan. Any restrictions primarily focus on noise ordinance laws rather than specific regulations on ad trucks.