Yakima, WA Noise from Specific Sources: Car Alarm Limits (2026)

Motor Vehicle Horns, Etc. The frequent, repetitive, continuous or unnecessary sounding of any horn, siren or signaling device attached to a motor vehicle, except as a warning of danger or as specifically permitted or required by law;

2. Engine Noises in Residential Areas. The creation of frequent, repetitive, or continuous sounds in connection with the starting, operation, repair, rebuilding or testing of any motor vehicle, motorcycle, off-highway vehicle or internal combustion engine within a residential area so as to unreasonably disturb or interfere with the peace, comfort and repose of residential occupants within the area;

3. Yelling, Shouting, Etc. Loud and raucous yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling, or singing at a place so as to unreasonably disturb or interfere with the peace, comfort and repose of occupants of real property;

4. Musical Instruments, Sound Systems, Etc. The creation or allowing of frequent, repetitive or continuous sounds which emanate from any building, structure, residence, apartment or condominium which unreasonably disturbs or interferes with the peace, comfort and repose of others, or which is plainly audible greater than fifty feet from the edge of the source’s property line, such as sounds from musical instruments, audio sound systems, television sounds, band sessions or social gatherings. “Plainly audible” means a sound easily understood or identified;

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