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Noise Ordinances in Oakley, CA (2026)

1 verified noise ordinances for Oakley, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Vehicle Noise

Oakley enforces California Vehicle Code Section 27150 requiring adequate, unmodified mufflers on all vehicles, along with OMC Chapter 8.20 prohibitions on excessive vehicle noise. Modified exhausts, engine revving, and audio systems audible 50+ feet away from the vehicle are all subject to citation.

Noise: Vehicle Noise

Significant Restrictions

California Vehicle Code § 27150

27150. (a) Every motor vehicle equipped with an internal combustion engine and subject to registration shall at all times be equipped with an adequate muffler in constant operation and properly maintained to prevent any excessive or unusual noise, and no muffler or exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass, or similar device. (b) Except as provided in Division 16.5 (commencing with...

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