Quiet Hours: Edison vs Perth Amboy

What time do quiet hours start in Edison Township?

Edison enforces the statewide nighttime noise limit of 50 dBA at residential property lines from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. under N.J.A.C. 7:29-1.2, and the §12-27.7 amendment further restricts noisy weekend activity to 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. A barking dog, idling truck, or loud party that crosses those decibel thresholds at a neighbor's house line is a violation.

Can a police officer issue a noise ticket in Edison without using a meter?

For 'plainly audible' nuisance noise (parties, amplified music, dogs) an Edison officer can issue a summons under §12-27 based on observation. For decibel-based violations under N.J.A.C. 7:29, however, only a Certified Noise Control Officer using a calibrated sound-level meter following the N.J.A.C. 7:29B protocol can lawfully document the reading in municipal court.

What are the quiet hours in Perth Amboy?

Perth Amboy prohibits loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that disturbs others under Chapter 304 (Noise). Residential quiet hours are enforced by Code Enforcement.

What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Perth Amboy?

Quiet hours: 10 PM – 7 AM (residential). Governing code: Chapter 304 (Noise). Enforcement: Code Enforcement Department. Standard: Loud, unnecessary or unusual noise disturbing others is prohibited.