Quiet hours in Elgin, IL — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Elgin's noise ordinance prohibits excessive and annoying sounds including loud music from vehicles, unnecessary vehicle noise, amplified noise, power equipment, and barking dogs. Violations enforced by the Elgin Police Department.
Elgin has adopted a noise ordinance that prohibits excessive and annoying sounds. The ordinance covers loud music from motor vehicles, unnecessary noise from vehicles, amplified noise, power equipment sounds, and barking dogs. Elgin is a home rule municipality with broad authority to regulate noise. The Elgin Police Department (EPD) enforces noise regulations, and violations can result in court appearances and fines. To report a suspected violation, call 847-289-2700. A brochure summarizing the ordinance is available from the EPD Community Relations/Crime Prevention Division at 847-289-2530.
Court appearance and fines. Contact EPD non-emergency: 847-289-2700.
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