Quiet hours in Miami-Dade County, FL — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Miami-Dade quiet hours are 11 PM-7 AM — sound from radios, TVs, or musical devices plainly audible 100 ft from the source is prima facie a violation of County Code §21-28. A 2023 amendment also bans construction equipment near residences 8 PM-7 AM. Civil fines start around $250.
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