Garfield vs Mahwah
How do quiet hours rules compare between Garfield, NJ and Mahwah, NJ?
Garfield and Mahwah have similar restriction levels.
Garfield, NJ
Bergen County
Garfield restricts portable sound devices and amplified noise based on time of day, using a plainly-audible distance test enforced by the noise control officer.
View full Garfield rules →Mahwah, NJ
Bergen County
Mahwah Code Ch. BH11 (Sanitation & Miscellaneous Regulations) declares loud and unnecessary noise disturbing the public peace a nuisance prohibited at all times. NJDEP N.J.A.C. 7:29 decibel limits apply (50 dBA night, 65 dBA day at residential property lines, 10 p.m.–7 a.m.).
View full Mahwah rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Garfield | Mahwah |
|---|---|---|
| Day audible limit | 50 feet on public property | - |
| Night audible limit | 25 feet from operator | - |
| Night begins | 10:00 p.m. daily | - |
| Maximum penalty | Up to $3,000 per offense | - |
| Code section | Chapter 220 | - |
| Code | - | Ch. BH11 (Sanitation/Misc.) + Ch. 3 (Police Regs.) |
| Standard | - | Nuisance-based; loud/unnecessary noise prohibited at all times |
| Decibel Limit | - | N.J.A.C. 7:29 — 50 dBA night / 65 dBA day |
| Nighttime Window | - | 10:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. (state) |
| Sport Bikes | - | Loud/unnecessary motorized sport bike noise prohibited |
| Enforcement | - | Mahwah PD (non-emergency) / Code Enforcement |
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Garfield FAQ
When are Garfield's quiet hours?
Nighttime restrictions begin at 10:00 p.m. and run until 8:00 a.m., with stricter plainly-audible limits and lower decibel thresholds applied during this period.
Can I be fined if a neighbor hears my music inside their home?
Yes. Sound that crosses property lines and disturbs a reasonable person, or is plainly audible at the specified distances, can be cited under Chapter 220 even from inside your home.
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