Fort Wayne, IN
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Fort Wayne, IN.
Ordinance Summary
Fort Wayne, IN noise ordinances, primarily Chapter 96, prohibit loud, raucous, or unusual noises disturbing the peace and comfort of inhabitants, declaring such as a public nuisance. General quiet hours are often cited as 11 PM to 7 AM. Specific rules exist for amplified sound and vehicles, with fines ranging from $150 to $500 per offense.
Quiet Hours
11 PM to 7 AM (general)
Police Non-Emergency
260-427-1222Decibel Limits
"Noise is prohibited if 'audible at a distance of 30 feet' from its source on public property or from a motor vehicle."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Lawn mowers, garden tractors, and similar home power tools are exempted when properly muffled, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Playing or operating sound-producing devices is prohibited on public property or from motor vehicles if the sound is audible at a distance of 30 feet from its source. Enforcement of a provision prohibiting amplified sound audible more than 50 feet away was barred by a federal lawsuit settlement.
It is a violation to make any loud, raucous, improper, unreasonable, offensive, or unusual noise, disorder, or tumult that disturbs the peace. This includes disturbing noises caused by animals.
Prohibited acts include continuous or repeated sounding of a vehicle horn not used as a danger signal, using vehicles that create loud or unnecessary grating, grinding, or rattling noises due to appurtenances, or excessive noise from defective/modified exhaust systems, rapid acceleration, deceleration, revving, or tire squeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
11 PM to 7 AM (general).
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 260-427-1222.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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