🔊 Noise Ordinances/Vehicle Noise
Vehicle Noise: Petaluma vs Santa Rosa
How do vehicle noise rules compare between Petaluma, CA and Santa Rosa, CA?
Petaluma, CA
Sonoma County
California Vehicle Code §27150–27207 sets statewide muffler and exhaust noise standards that Petaluma Police enforce; modified or excessive vehicle noise is also captured by IZO §21.040's general noise standard.
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Sonoma County
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Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Petaluma | Santa Rosa |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide Code | CVC §§27150–27151 | - |
| Local Override | IZO §21.040 noise levels | - |
| Enforced By | Petaluma Police | - |
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Petaluma FAQ
Are aftermarket exhausts illegal?
Only if they exceed the SAE noise test result the original equipment would have produced.
Santa Rosa FAQ
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