Mobile, AL
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Mobile, AL.
Ordinance Summary
Mobile, AL, noise ordinances, primarily under City Code Section 39-96-1, prohibit loud or excessive noise that unreasonably interferes with the comfort, health, or safety of others. Specifically, amplified sound is unlawful if plainly audible at 25 feet or more from the source on public property or in motor vehicles. In residential districts, between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM, sound cannot be plainly audible at 50 feet or more, or exceed 85 dB(A) at the property line.
Quiet Hours
10 PM to 6 AM
Police Non-Emergency
251-208-7211Decibel Limits
"The 85 dB(A) limit for residential areas applies at the property line or upon any public street/right-of-way bordering a residential district during 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Not specified for specific hours; however, general loud or excessive noise that unreasonably interferes with comfort, health, or safety is prohibited.
Unlawful to operate sound-reproducing devices in public places or motor vehicles if plainly audible at 25 feet or more. In residential districts, from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sound cannot be plainly audible at 50 feet or more or exceed 85 dB(A) at the property line.
Unreasonable noise from animals or complaints regarding strays, suspected neglect, sick, injured, or aggressive animals should be reported to City of Mobile Animal Services via 311 or 251-208-5311.
Unlawful to play, use, or operate any sound-reproducing device in a motor vehicle on a street or highway if the sound is plainly audible at 25 feet or more from the vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
10 PM to 6 AM.
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 251-208-7211.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
Noise Solutions for Mobile, AL
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