Quiet Hours: Garfield vs Teaneck
How do quiet hours rules compare between Garfield, NJ and Teaneck, NJ?
Garfield and Teaneck 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 →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 | Garfield | Teaneck |
|---|---|---|
| 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. 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 |
| Enforcement | - | Teaneck PD / 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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