Springfield, IL
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Springfield, IL.
Ordinance Summary
Springfield, IL noise ordinances prohibit unreasonable noise, defined as plainly audible at 100 feet, or 50 feet for amplified sound. Quiet hours for residential areas are generally 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Animal disturbances lasting over 15 minutes are considered nuisances. Penalties range from $100 to $750, with specific escalating fines for vehicle noise violations.
Quiet Hours
10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Police Non-Emergency
217-788-8311Decibel Limits
"Unreasonable noise is generally defined as plainly audible at a distance of 100 feet. For amplification devices, unreasonable noise is plainly audible at 50 feet."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
General construction hours are not explicitly defined in the provided Springfield, IL ordinances, but objectionable sounds that become a nuisance are prohibited.
It is unlawful to operate an amplification device (radio, stereo, loudspeaker, etc.) so it is plainly audible at 50 feet on a motor vehicle, public way, or residential premises. In residential areas, loud musical equipment or devices that produce noise plainly audible at 200 feet are prohibited between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM. Music at block parties must be off by 10:00 PM.
A disturbance caused by an animal that is distressing, loud, or unusual, disturbing the peace for more than 15 minutes, and documented by law enforcement or animal control, is considered a nuisance. Repetitious disturbances (more than two occasions over a short period) are also prohibited. Excessive barking or noise-making by dogs or cats is a nuisance.
Operating a motor vehicle to cause squealing, screeching, or other tire noise from rapid acceleration or excessive speed is prohibited, except in emergencies. Unnecessarily racing a motor vehicle's engine or idling in a manner that annoys a reasonable person is prohibited. State law also prohibits excessive engine braking noise if signs are posted. The city has an ordinance concerning loud stereos from cars, with penalties for violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 217-788-8311.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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