Noise from Specific Sources in Memphis, TN (2026)
1 verified noise from specific sources rules for Memphis, Tennessee, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Delivery Truck Noise
Memphis limits how loud trucks and buses can be anywhere in the city, on public or private property. Section 11-56-2 sets maximum sound levels by weight class: trucks and buses over 10,000 pounds cannot exceed 93 dB(A) at 25 feet or 87 dB(A) at 50 feet, while lighter trucks and buses are capped at 86 and 80 dB(A). Memphis police enforce the caps with calibrated sound meters.
Memphis Truck & Bus Noise Decibel Caps
Some RestrictionsMemphis Code of Ordinances § 11-56-2
It is unlawful to operate a motorized vehicle, including, but not limited to, cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, motorbikes, minibikes, and go-carts, within the city limits, on private or public property, which creates a noise or sound which exceeds the noise level limits set out in Table I below: Table I - Limiting Noise Levels for Motor Vehicles - Maximum Allowable Limit (dB(A)) Trucks and bu...
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