Noise Ordinances in Cornelius, NC (2026)
1 verified noise ordinances for Cornelius, North Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Vehicle Noise
Modified exhaust, excessive engine revving, car stereos audible beyond 25 feet, and squealing tires are prohibited under Cornelius Code and N.C.G.S. 20-128 (muffler requirement). I-77 corridor noise from commercial vehicles is regulated through state law.
noise/vehicle-noise
Some RestrictionsN.C.G.S. § 20-128
§ 20-128. Exhaust system and emissions control devices. (a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a highway unless such motor vehicle is equipped with a muffler, or other exhaust system of the type installed at the time of manufacture, in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise, annoying smoke and smoke screens. (b) It shall be unlawful to use a "mu...