Vehicle Noise: Huntersville vs Matthews
How do vehicle noise rules compare between Huntersville, NC and Matthews, NC?
Huntersville and Matthews have similar restriction levels.
Huntersville, NC
Mecklenburg County
Modified exhaust, loud car stereos, and engine revving are regulated under Huntersville Chapter 92 and NCGS 20-128 requiring factory-equivalent mufflers. Car audio plainly audible at 50 feet is a violation.
View full Huntersville rules →Matthews, NC
Mecklenburg County
Vehicle noise in Matthews is regulated under state law N.C.G.S. 20-128 requiring functional mufflers, plus local provisions prohibiting loud exhaust, revving, and audio systems plainly audible at 50 feet.
View full Matthews rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Huntersville | Matthews |
|---|---|---|
| Muffler law | NCGS 20-128 | - |
| Audio standard | Plainly audible at 50 ft | - |
| Fine range | 50 to 250 dollars | - |
| Enforcement | Huntersville PD | Matthews Police |
| State Law | - | N.C.G.S. 20-128 |
| Audio Limit | - | 50 ft plainly audible |
| Muffler | - | Required functional |
| Fine | - | $50 to $200 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Huntersville FAQ
Who enforces this in Huntersville?
Huntersville at (704) 875-6541 handles most complaints.
Who enforces this in Huntersville?
Huntersville at (704) 875-6541 handles most complaints.
Matthews FAQ
Who enforces this in Matthews?
Matthews at (704) 847-4411 handles most complaints.
Who enforces this in Matthews?
Matthews at (704) 847-4411 handles most complaints.
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