Quiet hours in Little Rock, AR — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Little Rock prohibits unreasonable noise that disturbs the peace, with specific quiet hours from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM. Playing amplified music, audio equipment, or musical instruments at volumes that annoy or disturb others during these hours is unlawful under Chapter 18 of the city code.
Little Rock's noise ordinance under Chapter 18, Article II regulates offensive noise and public peace disturbances. The code specifically targets amplified sound, radios, musical instruments, and similar devices played at volumes that disturb others, particularly between 10:30 PM and 7:00 AM. The ordinance also covers vehicle horns, engine revving, and shouting. Enforcement is handled by the Little Rock Police Department in response to complaints.
Noise violations may result in misdemeanor citations and fines. Repeat offenders face escalating penalties. Officers may issue warnings before formal citations.
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