Little Rock, AR
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Little Rock, AR.
Ordinance Summary
Little Rock, AR's noise ordinance, specifically Section 18-52, prohibits unreasonably loud, disturbing, or unnecessary noise that is detrimental to health or peace. This includes loud music, particularly between 10:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (with a midnight exception for River Market venues), disturbing animal noises, and excessive vehicle sounds. Violations can result in fines or jail time.
Quiet Hours
10:30 PM - 7:00 AM (midnight for River Market entertainment venues)
Police Non-Emergency
501-371-4829Decibel Limits
"Little Rock's ordinance does not specify general decibel limits. North Little Rock has a 70 dB limit for residential areas after 11 p.m. and before 7 a.m., but this does not apply to Little Rock. There's a 55 dB(A) Leq limit for non-wellhead compressor facilities in noise-sensitive areas, but this is specific to industrial operations."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Excessive noise on streets adjacent to schools, churches, courts, hospitals, or residences that unreasonably interferes with their operations is prohibited. Permits for necessary emergency work or underground repair/construction near sensitive areas may specify reasonable hours.
Playing any radio, phonograph, audio equipment, or musical instrument in a manner or volume that disturbs the quiet, comfort, or peace of persons in offices, hospitals, dwellings, hotels, or other residences, particularly between 10:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., is prohibited. An exception allows River Market entertainment venues to operate until midnight.
The keeping of any animal, bird, or fowl that causes frequent or long-continued noise disturbing the comfort or repose of any person in the vicinity is prohibited.
Unnecessary sounding of horns or signal devices, creation of unreasonably loud or harsh sounds, or sounding devices for unreasonable periods is prohibited. Vehicles in disrepair, overloaded, or operated in a manner that creates loud, unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling, or other noise are also prohibited. Operating an engine without an effective muffler is illegal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
10:30 PM - 7:00 AM (midnight for River Market entertainment venues).
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 501-371-4829.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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