Quiet Hours: Fort Lee vs Teaneck
How do quiet hours rules compare between Fort Lee, NJ and Teaneck, NJ?
Fort Lee and Teaneck have similar restriction levels.
Fort Lee, NJ
Bergen County
Fort Lee enforces nighttime quiet hours that prohibit unreasonable noise audible at neighboring properties between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weekdays.
View full Fort Lee rules →Teaneck, NJ
Bergen County
Teaneck Code Ch. 21, Art. VI (Noise Control From Stationary Sources) sets nighttime quiet hours 10 p.m.–7 a.m. Decibel limits at residential property lines align with N.J.A.C. 7:29 (50 dBA night, 65 dBA day). Violations: fine up to $200 per offense.
View full Teaneck rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fort Lee | Teaneck |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Quiet Hours | 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. | - |
| Weekend Quiet Hours | 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. | - |
| Enforcement | Police and code officers | Teaneck PD / Code Enforcement |
| First Offense Fine | Up to $500 | - |
| Standard | NJ Noise Control Act | - |
| Code | - | Ch. 21, Art. VI (Noise — Stationary Sources) |
| Quiet Hours | - | 10 p.m.–7 a.m. |
| Decibel Limit | - | 50 dBA night / 65 dBA day (N.J.A.C. 7:29) |
| Lawn Equipment | - | 6:30 a.m.–8 p.m. weekdays; 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m. wknd/holidays |
| Penalty | - | Up to $200 per violation |
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Fort Lee FAQ
What hours are considered quiet hours in Fort Lee?
Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weeknights and 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, when audible noise at neighboring properties is prohibited.
Who enforces the noise ordinance in Fort Lee?
The Fort Lee Police Department responds to complaints, and certified noise control officers may take decibel measurements when nuisance noise persists or commercial sources are involved.
Teaneck FAQ
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