(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to drive, operate, move or permit to be driven, operated or moved a motor vehicle or combination of vehicles at any time in such a manner that the sound level of the vehicle exceeds the levels set forth for that category of vehicles as shown below:
Vehicle Type | Speed Limit 35 mph or Less | Speed Limit 35 mph or More | Vehicle Stationary |
Motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 pounds | 81 | 85 | 83 |
Motor vehicle with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds | 89 | 94 | 91 |
Motorcycle | 81 | 85 | 83 |
Any other motor vehicle or any combination of vehicles towed by any motor vehicle | 76 | 80 | 78 |
(B) Sound levels are to be measured at a distance of 25 feet from the nearest lane(s) being monitored and at a height of at least four feet above the immediate surrounding surface.
(C) This section shall apply to the total noise from a vehicle and shall not be construed as limiting or precluding the enforcement of any other provisions of this chapter relating to motor vehicle mufflers or noise control.
(D) Traffic, aircraft and other transportation noise sources and other background noises shall not be considered in taking measurements under this section.
(Ord. 21-09-01, passed 9-3-2021) Penalty, see § 95.99