Vehicle Noise: Everett vs Lynnwood
How do vehicle noise rules compare between Everett, WA and Lynnwood, WA?
Everett and Lynnwood have similar restriction levels.
Everett, WA
Snohomish County
Unmuffled exhaust on motor vehicles, off-road vehicles and watercraft is a day-and-night public disturbance noise under SCC 10.01.040(1)(b). SCC 10.01.030(4) also sets on-road dB(A) caps measured 50 feet from the lane: motorcycles 78/82, cars and light trucks 72/78.
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Snohomish County
Unmuffled exhaust on motor vehicles, off-road vehicles and watercraft is a day-and-night public disturbance noise under SCC 10.01.040(1)(b). SCC 10.01.030(4) also sets on-road dB(A) caps measured 50 feet from the lane: motorcycles 78/82, cars and light trucks 72/78.
View full Lynnwood rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Everett | Lynnwood |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle limit | 78 dB(A) / 82 dB(A) over 35 mph | 78 dB(A) / 82 dB(A) over 35 mph |
| Car / light truck limit | 72 dB(A) / 78 dB(A) over 35 mph | 72 dB(A) / 78 dB(A) over 35 mph |
| Heavy truck (>10,000 lbs) | 86 dB(A) / 90 dB(A) | 86 dB(A) / 90 dB(A) |
| Measured at | 50 feet from lane center | 50 feet from lane center |
| Unmuffled exhaust | Public disturbance noise | Public disturbance noise |
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Everett FAQ
Are loud exhaust systems illegal?
Yes. SCC 10.01.040(1)(b) makes unmuffled exhaust systems on motor vehicles, off-road vehicles and recreational watercraft a public disturbance noise at any hour.
What is the noise limit for a motorcycle?
Measured 50 feet from the lane center, 78 dB(A) at 35 mph or less and 82 dB(A) over 35 mph, per the SCC 10.01.030(4) motor-vehicle table.
Lynnwood FAQ
Are loud exhaust systems illegal?
Yes. SCC 10.01.040(1)(b) makes unmuffled exhaust systems on motor vehicles, off-road vehicles and recreational watercraft a public disturbance noise at any hour.
What is the noise limit for a motorcycle?
Measured 50 feet from the lane center, 78 dB(A) at 35 mph or less and 82 dB(A) over 35 mph, per the SCC 10.01.030(4) motor-vehicle table.
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