Noise from Specific Sources in Rapides Parish, LA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
Verified from official government sources
Bar & Nightclub Noise
Rapides Parish Code § 19-53 bars any business or public place from running radios, loudspeakers or amplifying devices in a way that disturbs nearby residents, and flatly prohibits operating such equipment after 11:00 p.m. if the sound reaches the surrounding area. A violation is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail or a $100 fine.
Rapides Parish Bar and Business Sound Rule
Some RestrictionsRapides Parish Code § 19-53
(a)Disturbing others. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation conducting any public place or business to operate therein or in connection therewith any radios, loudspeakers, amplifying devices or any other such things of a similar nature in a manner calculated to disturb the inhabitants of the vicinity.(b)Hours. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to operat...
Car Alarm Limits
Rapides Parish's noise ordinance treats a car alarm or horn the same way: Sec. 19-52(b)(1) bans sounding any horn or signal device on a stationary vehicle except as a danger signal, and bars using one to make noise for any unreasonable period of time.
Vehicle Horn Noise Rule in Rapides Parish
Some RestrictionsRapides Parish Code § 19-52(b)(1)
(1)Horns or signal devices. The sounding of any horn or signal device on any automobile, motorcycle, bus, or other vehicle while not in motion, except as a danger signal if another vehicle is approaching apparently out of control, or if in motion only as a danger signal after or as brakes are being applied and declaration of the vehicle is intended; the creation by means of any such signal devi...
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