Quiet Hours: Ridgewood vs Teaneck
How do quiet hours rules compare between Ridgewood, NJ and Teaneck, NJ?
Ridgewood and Teaneck have similar restriction levels.
Ridgewood, NJ
Bergen County
Ridgewood Village prohibits any unreasonable or unnecessary loud and disturbing noise that interferes with residents' peace, comfort, health, or safety, enforced under Chapter 201 of the Village Code at all hours.
View full Ridgewood 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 | Ridgewood | Teaneck |
|---|---|---|
| Code Chapter | Chapter 201 | - |
| Enforcement | Ridgewood Police Department | Teaneck PD / Code Enforcement |
| Police Phone | 201-652-3900 | - |
| Standard | Unreasonable or unnecessary noise | - |
| 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 |
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Ridgewood FAQ
When can I report a noise complaint in Ridgewood?
Noise that is unreasonable or unnecessary can be reported at any time of day or night by calling the Ridgewood Police non-emergency line at 201-652-3900.
Does Ridgewood have specific decibel limits?
Chapter 201 relies primarily on a reasonableness standard rather than fixed decibel readings, though officers consider volume, duration, time of day, and impact on neighbors when evaluating complaints.
Teaneck FAQ
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