Mahwah vs Teaneck
How do quiet hours rules compare between Mahwah, NJ and Teaneck, NJ?
Mahwah and Teaneck have similar restriction levels.
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.).
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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 | Mahwah | Teaneck |
|---|---|---|
| Code | Ch. BH11 (Sanitation/Misc.) + Ch. 3 (Police Regs.) | Ch. 21, Art. VI (Noise — Stationary Sources) |
| Standard | Nuisance-based; loud/unnecessary noise prohibited at all times | - |
| Decibel Limit | N.J.A.C. 7:29 — 50 dBA night / 65 dBA day | 50 dBA night / 65 dBA day (N.J.A.C. 7:29) |
| 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 | Teaneck PD / Code Enforcement |
| Quiet Hours | - | 10 p.m.–7 a.m. |
| 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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