Policy

Law Enforcement

Peoria Police Department Vehicle Impoundment Program Summary
An excerpt from the Peoria Police Department on its expansion of its vehicle impoundment program to include excessive noise (music) from vehicles.
Officer Donna Nicholson
Peoria Police Department 2007 PDF

Slow It Down, Turn It Down
This distributed pamphlet as part of a public awareness campaign designed to remind drivers that blasting loud music is against the law that will result in a traffic citation.
Kevin Beary, Sheriff
Orange County Sheriff’s Office 2005 PDF

New York City Police Department

NYPD Community Council Bylaws
New York City Police Department Precinct / PSA Community Councils bylaws.
New York City Police Department 2004 PDF

NYPD Community Council Addendum
A notice suspending the operation of the term limit provisions for Precinct/PSA Community Councils.
New York City Police Department 2004 PDF

U.S. Department of Justice

Loud Car Stereos
This guide addresses the problem of loud car stereos, one of the most common sources of noise complaints in many jurisdictions. It begins by describing the problem and reviewing factors that contribute to it. The guide also identifies a series of questions that might assist you in analyzing your local problem. Finally, it reviews responses to the problem and what is known about these from evaluative research and police practice.
Problem-Oriented Guides for Police Series Guide No. 7
Community Oriented Policing Series (COPS)
Michael S. Scott
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services 2002 PDF

Street Racing
This guide provides a general discussion of the problem of street racing and reviews the factors that contribute to it. The guide also identifies questions to ask when dealing with a street racing problem, proposes numerous responses to the problem and identifies ways to measure the effectiveness of responses to the problem.
Problem-Oriented Guides for Police Series Guide No. 28
Community Oriented Policing Series (COPS)
Ronald W. Glensor, Kenneth J. Peak
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services 2004 PDF

Cruising
This guide provides a general discussion of the problem of cruising and reviews the factors that contribute to it. The guide also identifies questions to ask when dealing with a cruising problem, proposes numerous responses to the problem and identifies ways to measure the effectiveness of responses to the problem.
Problem-Oriented Guides for Police Series Guide No. 29
Community Oriented Policing Series (COPS)
Ronald W. Glensor, Kenneth J. Peak
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services 2005 PDF

Law Enforcement News – Noise Annoys
Noise annoys, but it also masks crime and incites violence.
Arline L. Bronzaft, Carmine Santa Maria
John Jay College 1989 PDF

Legislative

Denver City Council Amendment on Motorcycle Noise
The Denver City Council passed Bill 242 prohibiting motocycle owners from modifying the exhaust system to increase noise levels. All motorcycles are required to bear the EPA stamp for noise emissions on the exhaust system.
Denver City Council 2007 PDF

Boston City Council Regulating Motorcycle Noise
In 2009, the Boston City Council passed Docket 0658, the ordinance grants the Boston Police Department the authority to fine any motorcycle that does not display the required EPA stamp on the exhaust system.
Boston City Council 2009 PDF

New York City Council Intro 416-A
A proposed enforcement amendment to allow the New York City Police Department to visually inspect parked motorcycles for the required EPA stamp.
New York City Council 2008 PDF

California SB 435
California SB 435. It requires motorcycle operators to maintain their federally required emissions equipment (on both original, and aftermarket exhaust systems), including a readily visible EPA stamp certifying compliance.
California State Legislature 2010 PDF

NYC Queens Community Board 1 Bylaws
Community Board No. 1, Borough of Queens bylaws.
New York City Borough of Queens 1995 PDF

NYC Queens Community Board 1 Members
Community Board No. 1, Borough of Queens members.
New York City Borough of Queens 2004 PDF

New York City Council Int. 397-A
The revised noise code in effect in New York City.
New York City Council 2005 PDF

CEPA Report Leaf Blowers
A report to the California legislature on the potential health and environmental impact of leaf blowers.
California Environmental Protection Agency
State of California Air Resources Board 2000 PDF

Model Community Noise Control Ordinance
A report published by the EPA that includes a recommended model ordinance for cities and counties.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1975 PDF

Insuring Domestic Tranquility Through Quieter Products
A proposed product-nuisance tort that would place the legal responsibility of noisy products on the manufacturer.
Jason A. Lief
Yeshiva University 2004 PDF

Draft Noise Guide for Local Government
This guide aims to provide practical advice to local government officers in the day-to-day management of local noise problems and in the
interpretation of existing policy and legislation. For planners, this guide outlines planning considerations which can have a significant bearing on prevention of future noise problems.
Environment Protection Authority (Australia) 2002 PDF

Noise that Annoys: Regulating Unwanted Sound
Regulation is left largely to state and local officials, with no federal support, and regulators are caught between commerce and environmental protection.
Environmental Health Perspectives; National Institutes of Health 2005 PDF