Noise Ordinances in White County, AR (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated White County, Arkansas.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of White County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Vehicle Noise
White County Code § 360.04 bans using engine brakes, known as Jake brakes, on State Highway 36 between the western edge of Searcy's city limits and Pine Mountain Road at the bottom of Joy Mountain. The Quorum Court found the stretch has no severe grades or sharp curves that would justify the noise.
Engine Brake Noise Ban on State Hwy 36, White County
Significant RestrictionsWhite County Code § 360.04
White County has reviewed traffic and noise control Ordinances, and the use of engine brakes cause excessive noise levels within certain areas of White County. ... Engine brakes are defined as a hydraulically operated device that operates a power reducing diesel engine into a power absorbing retarding mechanism that produces a noise that is loud and excessive. ... There are no severe grades or ...
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